Pivot Ball Stud & Clutch Fork engine Vibration fix, Mustang.

[@GT---]

Wow! Timely video! Just got my 03 mach back from the shop because those prongs on the fork were so bad it took all my might to put it in gear and knew something was wrong that wasnt the cable or clutch.. New fork and pivot ball and it feels great! Great video!

[@seadog9298]

Thank you so much. Not sure yet if this is my issue but I have replaced two clutches and never replaced fork or pivot ball stud. Will be doing that soon

[@mattf8246]

I may be pulling the trans in the near future to replace the rear main, so I'm replacing the clutch while I'm in there. May as well replace these too. Unless it's badly worn, I probably wouldn't have given this much thought, thanks for the tip!

[@seeing1111]

Thank you , just ordered. I have these vibrations and crazy noises

[@tomkjr1]

Funny thing, my first Terminator had that mystery vibration that I couldn't pin down and now after watching your video, I wonder if this was my trouble! Great job Danny!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Could be!

[@jamesa6272]

Thanks Danny. I just put my 97 gt convertible back on the road. It has a vibration issue. It vibrates in neutral and throughout the rpm band standing still or driving. I wonder if this could be the problem. I changed the harmonic balancer today and it didn’t fix any vibration. I looked though the clutch cable hole and saw and noticed vibration. My clutch also chatters. I wonder if a new clutch pivot ball etc will fix my problem.

[@TheCatch505]

Awesome video bro good job !!

[@6spd85notch]

Hey should a the case of a throw out bearing move on the rollers.

[@Lethal_Venom]

one very common overlooked issue

[@GreenToFeelBlue]

What size socket do you use to remove this? I've tried a 22mm wrench and mine is on so tight I can't get it. So I bought a 22mm deep well socket and it's not deep enough.

[@iandematto2096]

I just got a 7/8” better fit

[@billypike3797]

That's that annoying vibration!!!! Thank you.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Billy Pike Very possible. Many things can cause a vibration, but this is sure one of them

[@angelgjr1999]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Yeah I recently replaced the clutch in my 03 Mustang GT. Mechanic told me one of the prongs was completely torn off on the clutch fork. I have no idea how I was still able to change gear at all haha.

[@justinpenn3927]

Would this cause an issue of vibration when slipping the clutch taking off in 1st gear. It doesn’t vibrate in any other gear

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would say that would be more from clutch chatter as a new clutch is breaking in or if it’s at the end of its life. This will cause the pedal to vibrate while cruising around

[@sto1asgoetia600]

So can these worn pivot stud and fork cause a t5 to shift poorly and break gears?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s possible, more likely the throwout bearing is bad and getting stuck, not applying sufficient pressure on the diaphragm fingers to release the clutch and it’s dragging sincros

[@stevojoycefitnessandlifest8530]

Nice my brotha!

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

Hey Danny did you ever make videos on pulley swaps on cobras?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Not for the supercharger. Only for idlers kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYqtXpSZirJ6bLM

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

Ok I’ll check it out , thanks

[@mitch5738]

Good video’s and helpful so thanks. Could you let me know where to buy those parts ? Also, do you know if it’s true that the throw-out bearing is always in contact with the fingers of the pressure plate ?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Late model restoration.com and yes, the throwout bearing is designed to LIGHTLY contact the diaphragm fingers (preload). Too much contact will burn it up and too little will jolt it on impact and reduce the life

[@mitch5738]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Thanks for the information :D. Much appreciated

[@jesusr7174]

Is it possible for the fork to come off the stud while changing the clutch cable? Went to place the dust cover back on and it didn’t fit. I was able to push the fork in to the trans and it slide right in then was able to put the dust cover. Wanna say about half an inch.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yes. It can slide off the pivot ball stud and a lot of times with worn parts it’s only the cable that’s holding it up and on the pivot ball stud

[@jesusr7174]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage would I have to drop the trans to put it back?

[@Owleyes1243]

hi i called ford dealer to order this clutch fork for my mach 1 and the dealer say they dont sell them is this acurate. does it have to be a aftermarket shift fork

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s still available in other places. My affiliate link has them on Amazon amzn.to/4bFkupw

[@maxpain70]

Hi Danny, thanks for the video. My 03 cobra coming out of first gear has a good vibration. If I feather the clutch and come out of it perfectly its mutch less. Any idea. Thanks in advance.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Is it clutch chatter from a new replacement or an old clutch?

[@maxpain70]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage replaced by the previous owner. I believe it's a spec 3 it shakes violently if I'm not careful

[@Ws71043]

My mechanic just called said he need to drop everything just for that lil thing to aajustable one on is this facts it’s for a 4.6 with ram clutch

[@Ws71043]

He was saying he need to drop my tranny again cuz he need to change it to a adjustable one said if I wast to leave the none adjustable one would mess up every thing in no time so wants to put a adjustable one cuz this are compatible with my ram clutch only

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s common with the dual clutch setups to use the adjustable. But before you do all that, it can sometimes be resolved with the right clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster. Sometimes it can’t be within spec without the adjustable pivot ball stud

[@Ws71043]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage damm thanks bro did not think u would reply but thank u

[@Ws71043]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage so definitely need that

[@jamiemccurry3798]

Ok im doing a t56 magnum swap and lethal twin disc, I got a new pivot ball and clutch fork , one in the car had no weight on it but the new one has a weight , and I've read both way , So do I install it with or without the weight

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I’m not sure, I would talk to somebody who has done the swap. I would also look into getting the adjustable pivot ball stud and how people have cut it to a different length

[@Madcap500]

What would make the clutch fork vibrate while the throwout bearing is resting against the pressure plate.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Not enough pressure on the diaphragm fingers if the clutch pressure plate, a bad pivot ball stud, a bad clutch fork (where it attaches to the pivot ball stud), or a combination of all these things

[@Madcap500]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I put everything in brand-new even the sleeve on the transmission. Do you think the fingers on the pressure plate could be uneven

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@Madcap500 that’s a possibility, or a flywheel that’s not balanced. Did you replace the pivot ball stud and clutch fork too?

[@Madcap500]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage yes. New flywheel everything

[@HyperLethal_xc]

So i think i have these parts worn out on my ‘03 v6, when i’m in neutral i hear a chirping/squeaking but when i press in the clutch it goes away

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

That’s the throwout bearing itself. The chirping is the bearing lightly contacting the clutch. You can adjust it so it’s touching slightly more firmly until the chirping goes away (known as preload) but it requires the adjuster kit. You can do that first but it’s likely on its way out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoa1aa2Nfbqrftk

[@HyperLethal_xc]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage for sure thank you!

[@edwinortiz6583]

Hey Danny. By any chance do you know how long the pivot stud is?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Sorry, I didn’t get a measurement

[@edwinortiz6583]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage it’s all good thank you

[@gliderarts3573]

3 throwout bearings failed on my nissan will the pivot ball fail the tob?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It can if it’s bad, but it may have too much load on the bearing

[@jessemoreno1464]

What pívot ball stud did you use?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

The ford factory one for the 5 speed and the mcleod for the 6 speed kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5TIg2CwhdWppNUsi=NkrXvRnEoOjpTKLA

[@iandematto2096]

What is the torque spec for the stud?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

GüD N Tight. Be careful because it threads into aluminum. I didn’t find a spec but use lock tite so it doesn’t come out and only put it in hand firm

[@markballenger513]

My fork is moving like a jack hammer from the shop complete overhaul.....noise noise

[@dnadnadna743]

tRY ADDING A SPRING PULL...DIAGNOL FIRST..

[@eliezerpacheco4806]

Wish I seen this a year ago smh

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Me too. I dropped the transmission again for this only lol