C-4 Mechanical Linkage Bracket?

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  1. John W

    John W Member

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    Following is a quote from "Swapping a late model 302 into a Maverick or Comet" - by Charlie Ping

    So when they redesigned the 302 block in 1981 they left off the pivot point for the older mechanical linkage. This is a problem if you are using the factory mechanical linkage.

    Total Performance sells a bracket for this purpose, but they are not difficult to fabricate. Here is a close up of mine (viewable in the top picture as well).

    I am looking for this bracket? Has anyone used this bracket, and if so, where did you purchase it?

    I have a 77 Maverick with automatic column shift and I a later 302 block.
     
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    It was my understanding that they were talking about manual trans cars even though it says C4.
     
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    You are incorrect, if the car has a column shift you still need the bracket because the linkage still ha a pivot point on the engine
     
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    You are correct. Somebody has manufactured a bracket and I am trying to find out where I can purchase one. The tech article said Total Performance has them, but when I Goggle Total Performance ( I live in Canada) I get a exercise site selling tread mills. I am way too old for that.
     
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    I have one on mine made up from 5.0 water pump back plate... No don't think I'd want to use this for a clutch pivot, but for auto column linkage it's fine...
     
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    I am sure any Mustang Parts Supply company has them

    Example
    www.mustangdepot.com

    Part number TRA-658-538
     
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