Wilkap installation update

dougson
dougson Senior Contributor
edited June 2011 in HUDSON
Latest news on Wilkap adapter installation and a problem. Wilkap leaves a broad flange on the driver's side of the adapter plate and it interferes with the Pitman arm (preventing engine installation) and the adjustable steering link. I had to remove about 3/4" from the plate and at the bottom, I had to cut a hole so the link could pass through. Not a big deal but I will inform Wilkap of this problem. I just finished fabricating the mechanical clutch linkage using brackets etc. available at any good hardware store. Hopefully, aside from some adjustment, it will do the job. I did not use the frame mounted "gorilla" spring as its geometry did not work with the fabricated linkage.

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  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Thanks for the info. Is there any reason to have the flange sticking out like that? Looks like a guy could just cut on around on the same radius as on the bottom, and eliminate that whole projection, unless there's something behind it that we can't see.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Curious about the gray material around a shaft with 3 black wire ties around the material? Just wondering. Thanks, Good work, Bob
  • dougson
    dougson Senior Contributor
    The material around the pin is to protect it from rust. That part of the pin would ordinarilly being passing through the brake pedal (I'm using power brakes) and original master cylinder (now on power brake booster).
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