Re: [MV] GPW clutch rod help needed
Allan Pirie (allan@kinesix.com)
Fri, 13 Feb 1998 17:05:41 -0600
Buzz wrote:
>
> When I restored my GPW I used 5/16" all thread and Heim joints, (AKA
> rod ends) that are used on riding lawn mowers and gocarts . I found
> the Heim joints at a small engine repair shop for about $4.00 ea. It
> sure isn't original, but there are no bends to make and there is no
> chance of wear.
> Buzz
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Our GPW clutch rod is gone. The old shaft looks like 5/16 rod but we
> >don't what length it is supposed to be when finsihed. Anyone have one
> >out they can measure? (keep it clean)
> >
> >The old owners made theirs adjustable in length so we don't have a clue.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Jerry Jewell
> >43 GPW in progress
> >jj@tgd.com
> >
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I just measured one I took out of my '44 MB. 9.25 inch center of the
bent rod end to center of the bent rod end and 9.5 inch over all length.
It does appear to be close to 5/16 inch rod.
al
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