Brian, thanks again for the photos. Tom, so those are original braces. eh. Very odd that my bracket that was sposed the clutch bumper was shortened so as not to hit the brace. Brian's photos don't show the braces so I can't see how they interact with the clutch bracket assembly. I also can't see how the bracket could retract without this interference. In addition to shortening the clutch rod, the guy wrapped a piece of rubber arounf the brace so that contact would not damage the brace. Maybe its the angle of the bracket that's the problem. I say this because the clutch rod (part that goes through the firewall) doesn't go through the right hole.
Anywho, something is definitely wrong with my set-up. I have come across a 55 Merc pedal assembly on Ebay which looks exactly like the books and like Brian's set-up. Do you folks know if the clutch pedal assembly from a 55 Merc will work in my 57 bird? It looks like it will in the photos, but I don't have a part number or interchange guide to refer to. Thanks again.
oops, correction: Brians photos do show the braces. Why they interfere with my set-up and not his is still a mystery to me. The Ebay item is 2411811257 if you want to check it out.
[ 04-22-2003: Message edited by: ashmatk2000 ]
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