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Old 01-12-2022, 07:00 PM   #1
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Default Where to buy just the Bushes for Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket?

I have been dumb enough to lose 1 bush.
While getting around to doing my manual conversion.
Rare Spares sell the Bracket and Bushes, but look to be out of stock?
I am told Ford no longer stocks the bushes?
I need to get on the phone tomorrow, but was wondering if there might be any other suppliers out there?
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Old 04-12-2022, 02:15 PM   #2
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Default Re: Where to buy just the Bushes for Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket?

how did you go with it?.
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Old 04-12-2022, 05:31 PM   #3
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I hope to have an answer tomorrow. I'll post my meanderings then.
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Old 07-12-2022, 11:23 AM   #4
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Default Re: Clutch Pedal Clevis Bushing

Sorry I haven't got any good news.
But I'll document what I found.

They are officially called a "Clutch Pedal Clevis Bushing" in the ws manual.
Ford no longer stock the metal clevis or the rubber bushing.

Rare Spares used to sell a kit with both.
They no longer supply the kit. They say BayFord stopped supplying them with the metal clevis.
However they did say they have the rubber bushing as a separate item and they are on order with no ETA. That was all they would say. I assume that means they have a make/import being organised?

GWP Grant Walker Parts via via SRP Smart Replacement Parts still sell the metal clevis but not the bushes.
There are some other B series bushes on their website that looked like they could be made to fit from a picture. But SRP did not seem enthusiastic about that.

It was suggested Repco could have them but while they have a section for "Clevis" they was nothing for an AU or similar. I might have had a better chance if I'd got someone more experienced?

I also called Bursons but no luck there.

I was also advised the bushings should be available on Ebay but I cannot find them.
There are metal clevises still available.

I was fortunate, because my mechanic happened to find a spare one in a draw, which was all I needed for the one I had lost while moving.
Because I just can't make any time to work on my AU's (separate to the fact I haven't got a garage or many mechanical skills), I have paid my mechanic to do my manual conversion for me.

From what I read on the forums, these can wear over time, so it would be good to find a supply.
Maybe I need to work out how to do my own 3D printing for things like this.

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Old 07-12-2022, 11:54 AM   #5
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Default Re: Where to buy just the Bushes for Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket?

What model ford is it for?
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Old 07-12-2022, 01:25 PM   #6
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What model ford is it for?

from what i understand ..... EA to AU re cable clutch. this op is doing gearbox swap in a AU.
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Old 07-12-2022, 10:09 PM   #7
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Default Re: Where to buy just the Bushes for Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket?

Yes definitely an AU.
All the T5 gearbox I have is likely from an E series.
This Rare Spares web page says from XC to AU Falcons.
I had thought maybe the early BA's with the T5 could have been the same too, but I don't see that mentioned anywhere.

https://www.rarespares.net.au/raresp...f-el-au-falcon

It seems surprising there is nothing being made already.
Perhaps there is an easy may to knock up a substitute?

I also meant to mention, I was advised to check some Transmission specialists as they may know what the alternative is.
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Old 07-12-2022, 10:14 PM   #8
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The BA used an hydraulic release bearing, so no yoke or bushing.
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Default Re: Where to buy just the Bushes for Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket?

Rare spares got them up now as a kit. Been watching out for them for awhile.

https://www.rarespares.net.au/raresp...f-el-au-falcon
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Old 19-02-2023, 12:17 PM   #10
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Thanks very much for posting back. Have already been down and bought a couple..apologies for being greedy...just to cover myself for the next 2 decades...still 2 left at Bayswater VIC.

I asked if they sold just the Bushings separately and the answer was no, it is not listed.
Although last time I spoke to them on the phone they said they were a separate item, but out of stock.
Just for the record here, this item can be used in;
"Ford Clutch Pedal Cable Bracket & Bushes XC XD XE XF EA EB ED EF EL AU Falcon"
Ford workshop manual description;
"Clutch Pedal Clevis and Bushings"
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