Clutch linkage

[Stanmo]

Hello all. I have a 1968 4 door saloon and need some advice on clutch linkage. Firstly when I press the clutch I hear a twang like a spring retracting. On checking I could see the rubber housing at the end of the adjusting rod needs replacing. Also I noticed the adjustment rod is in fact two rods wielded together? Is this a common thing? My question is how do I replace the rubber housing and also should I replace the linkage while at it. I’m a new Morris owner have minimal mechanical experience but am eager to do as much as I can myself. Images attached explain better.

[philthehill]

Welcome to the world of Morris Minors.
A photo or photos of your linkage would be appreciated especially regarding the two welded rods.
Phil

[Stanmo]

Thanks for responding, here’s a link to images. Having trouble uploading them to page??


https://share.icloud.com/photos/02ABl5l ... Rrz7ikrAxw

[philthehill]

Thank you for the pictures.
The release rod should be a single rod not two welded together.
To replace the release lever gaiter - remove the twin rod from the release lever and the intermediate link/relay. Pull the gaiter from the gearbox and over and off the release lever. Replace in the reverse order.
Fit a new release rod (see link below) and adjust the clutch as necessary.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/clutc ... od-p829548
Here is the gaiter.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR ... SwrJpfTljG

[Stanmo]

Cheers Phil , I thought the twin rod looked a little suspect! Thanks for the link also. Really enjoying the challenge and daily toils of owning a Morris! No two days are the same!

[philthehill]

Be careful when removing the spring attached between the clutch release lever and engine backplate to gain access to the release lever gaiter and the twin welded rod removal/new rod fitment. The spring is quite strong and is liable to fly if care is not taken.

[Stanmo]

Thanks again, appreciate advice and tips.

[myoldjalopy]

Probably someone welded the rod up in a botched sort of way to repair when the original rod broke - as they sometimes do.