Clutch Pedal Assembly Welding?

[OZRally]

I already know where it needs to be welded, just asking where the clutch pedal has to be at rest. The nut and the bushings is part of what gives the slop. The other part I noticed is the ear that braces the clutch master to the assembly. The plastic bushing wears down and the ear develops an oval shape. That I already took care of, I just need to get this thing welded.
When I think about it, would it not matter where the pedal is resting while welding it? The shaft itself isn't getting welded to the shaft it rides on. Just the nut and shaft get welded onto the bracket it's bolted on. Just need to confirm where the pedal position has to be at.
Thanks

 

[GSX_TC]

push it to where it gets rid of the slop, then hold it there.

 

[Brunoboy]

Clutch pedal should line up with brake pedal when it's in it's up position. BTW 40 minutes is hella fast, it took me a good hr and a half.

 

[grocery_getter]

After the assembly is out, use that time to replace all the bushing on the long rod. You can get shep bushing for the end near the welded part and buy new bushing for the brake pedal swivel part. Weld the assembly in the position of the flat that gives you the most advantage when adjusting the clutch pedal play later on. This is important since the flat on the clutch arm is not truly flat anymore. One way will gain you travel, the other way will loose you travel on the adjustment rod threads. Think about which way you need to adjust the rod when it is all installed and it'll come to you. Make sure you take the assembly apart and really clean the part to be welded. I bead blast all the to-be-welded parts and give them acetone wipe before tigging them together. If you are migging it make sure you are penetrating and not just cold welding it. Unlike exhaust weld or intercooler piping weld, this weld will see a lot of torquing motion on it. Make sure your weld is good.

 

[OZRally]

Rebuilt and welded the assembly. Now have a good 2" of room before engagement. I am happy!

 

[DynastyLCD]

Quoting brunoboy:
Clutch pedal should line up with brake pedal when it's in it's up position. BTW 40 minutes is hella fast, it took me a good hr and a half.



i can do my 1g in 40-45 minutes, going one way. the galant looks worlds easier, IMHO.

swivel sockets, and cordless impact and ratchet work wonders.

 

[Brunoboy]

That's what I used lol but I have Hella wiring around my pedals.
-Shane