61 Clutch Cross Shaft play

[studiog]

Does anyone know how much play there should be in the clutch cross shaft for a 61 Vette? Right now I do not have a snug fit and am wondering if a little play is acceptable and how critical the tolerance is. Looks a little scarry with no bearings and the shaft just riding on the pivot studs. I've had 7 Vettes over the years but never really thought about this before. Thanks for any help.

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[IH2LOSE]

Studio dog while we are waiting on a reply.Where in the adirondacs are you .I go up to old forge for snowmobiling

 

[studiog]

IH2LOSE I'm in Glens Falls just below Lake George. We spend allot of time in Indian Lake, especially in the summer. My wife grew up there and I spent summers there as a kid. Great snow machine trails between Indian Lake and Old Forge as I'm sure you know.

 

[studiog]

IH2LOSE I'm in Glens Falls just below Lake George. We spend allot of time in Indian Lake, especially in the summer. My wife grew up there and I spent summers there as a kid. Great snow machine trails between Indian Lake and Old Forge as I'm sure you know.

 

[JohnZ]

There's a fair amount of lateral slop in the C1 clutch cross shaft when installed; C2's had a different arrangement at the frame end (separate stud, internal spherical ball seats and retainer clip) that made them much tighter. As long as you don't have more than 1/3 of the ball showing at either end, you're OK.