Willys Jeep Clutch Linkage Upgrade, Buffalo Ironworker, Willys Toys
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video I am going to show you some ideas for upgrading your clutch linkage. I have been using this system for many years and at the request of many people I am showing you the steps involved. Also many people wanted to see some collectible toys from my collection so I am starting to show some at the beginning of videos
Brian, I used your upgrade technique on a 1948 rebuild. Works well. Thank you.
I had a 74 CJ5 with the AMC 304 in it. Was the hardest clutch pedal I have ever seen. It busted the linkage a couple times. Next jeep I put together will get these linkages in it! Also, thanks for sharing that jeep toy, really brought back old memories of being a kid. Thanks for all you do!
thanks for watching
You mention beams and flitch plates. I subbed structural through a large steel warehouse here in Kansas City. They thought I was crazy but I drilled all the holes by hand. Quarter inch pilot hole and then the finish hole up to inch and a quarter. I got really good at sharpening bits. I used black and deckers 1321 drills for the finish holes. A friend of mine came up with running a two by four thru the handle and using a pivot point to make a sitting drill press. I used that on the smaller plates which really sped things up
Great idea. Putting this on my cj2a restoration now. Thanks for the great ideas!!
Have fun!
Hi Brian, great modification. That Buffalo punch is a beast!
Hello George, yes the buffalo is a monster for sure. It was Buffalo's larges machine and it weighs 35,000 pounds. Was a real bear to move from my old shop to the farm!! Thanks for the comment and your continued support. Much more coming....
CJ6 tow truck. Wow, I want to see this. Love your videos. Just took an old T90 apart from a 1957 CJ5 4 cylinder and using it for practice. Your videos are excellent!
Thanks for the comment and glad you like the videos. When the weather gets nicer I will be showing some of my vehicles because I have been getting so many requests to do so. A t-90 for practice is good way to get your feet wet, take it slow, keep everything in order, and above all have a good time and refer to my videos for help along the way.
Hi Brian Happy Easter! I love how beefy you build stuff. Heck if Jeep built them like you do they would cost half again as much, and lasted another 50 years hehe. When it’s time to redo my clutch this is how I will do it he I’m joints everywhere. Lots of grease. Thank you for sharing the toys as well
Great video ,I will be doing the the clutch linkage this spring on my cj3a ,I like your ideas this is what we will do instead of stock ,thanks for the info !
Hey John,
you won't be disappointed in the clutch linkage if you use the style I showed in the video. Take your time, line everything up perfectly and enjoy the non wearing clutch linkage..
I like the change up! Very cool toy! Wouldn't mind seeing some of your own personal jeeps or if a customer brings in one you built. Very cool
When the weather gets nicer I plan on showing a few vehicles in my collection, there seems to be a bunch of people interested. Until then, more videos coming with lots of tips and ideas.
Thanks for sharing all this information.
your very welcome, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Brian
I love these ideas!!!
thanks for watching
Nice job well done thanks
Hey, enjoy your documentaries very much, but I need to learn about you lubes. Price, how to order, etc. do you have anything with L-134 engine rebuild? Thank you, well done on all these.
please contact me directly for info on the lubricants I am offering. metalshaper@comcast.net
Brian
Where specifically do you get the flange bearings??? Love USA made!!!! And I'm going all heavy duty on my Willys cj2a cause we're going to power it with a kubota diesel!
kristopher, just search for usa bearings. I usually buy NOS from industrial supply houses when I can find them. There are some companies advertising USA made parts but when you open the box they are chinese!!!! Recently bought some for not too much money from a local company going out of business.
Do you have any experience with the chain style clutch upgrade? I can't remember the name brand of the one I have for my 60, but it is stout. Haven't installed it yet, but I did get the Buick 231 fired last night! first start in 15 years! I was going to put it back to the stock engine/trans, but it came with a freshly rebuilt 231 and SM465 trans. It also came with everything you showed in the video to rebuild the clutch linkage. Not sure which setup I should go with.. chain drive or beefed up original?
Yes, the chain style linkage was and still is offered by Advance Adapters. It is a nice setup but does not work with stock engine and transmission. That is the reason I came up with a different setup years ago. There was no heavy duty linkage on the market so I developed and tested the setup shown in the video for many years. Either way you go on linkage will work with your 231 engine. Good news on the first start, hope the rest of the project is going along smoothly.
would it be possible to change the clutch throwout cable to a solid rod setup?
What vehicle do you have in mind? A V6 perhaps with a clutch cable setup?
there is a little bit of geometry that will have to be figured out but if you are careful and get things lined up properly it should work fine.
1961 cj 5 with f 134 engine all stock.
I have never changed that part to solid but it may work. The cable has a ball end swedged onto the fork end and a threaded section on the other end. When switching to solid you will have to get a ball section on the end. I think it would be easier to just use an original cable, but choice is up to you.
I'm planning the same upgrade for my '91 YJ 4WD shifter. I find it difficult to get it into low range.
Jeep vehicles have been plagued by poor linkage since the very first vehicle off the assembly line. Upgraded clutch linkage is a great way to go and you will feel the difference immediately.