[T3] clutch release lever spring r+r

[STEVEN.ANDERSON@af-group.com]

68 fastback, 36k original miles! broken clutch release lever return spring and
broken clutch pedal arm. The clutch pedal arm was broken near the pivot point.
 I replaced the clutch pedal with one from a parts car, painted and rebuilt
the pedal cluster.  When I went to the back of the car I noticed the spring
was broken.  I wondered if the two things had any connection?  I'm anxious to
drive the car. s
I read the response about being able to replace the spring without removing
the seized lever.  I tried to screw the old spring off.  There just wasn't
enough room for me to get both hands on it.  I'm doing this all with the car
on jackstands.  I'm going to try the other suggestion:

 "If you can't get the spring in, you can remove the fixing bolt (10mm head)
that holds the shaft bushing in place. This will allow the shaft to slide out
slightly and let you get the spring in. Then you have to slide the shaft in
and use a stiff wire or punch to MAKE SURE you have the hole in the bushing
aligned with the threaded hole in the transmission case before you put the
fixing bolt back in."

My question about this method:  How far does this shaft move and is it
possible to move the shaft out too far and get in trouble.  I really don't
want to have to drop the engine.  As soon as I get off work today I'm going to
try this method and hopefully get the clutch cable back on the hook and pedals
installed.  I've replaced a clutch cable before and used a piece of twine to
keep tension on the cable while installing the pedal. I had an idea last
night.  Wrap a breadbag tie(you know the paper covered wire) around the clutch
cable end to hold it on to the pedal hook.  That would keep the clutch cable
from slipping of during install of pedal assy.  What do you think?  Any
suggestions for the best way to conquer this problem?


Thanks
Steven

72 SB dual 34's cancer patient
68 FB Low mileage stock

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