The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2

[guyatou]

Thanks! That’s what I expected, but wanted to make sure before I bent it back. That’s probably part of why it’s hard to put the top up on my car.

I’m having the foam replaced that goes along the top of the windshield. I noticed that there’s a bend in the top edge of the window frame. I assume this is not supposed to be there?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5d1kx9aki1rr4 ... 7.JPG?dl=0

Can someone let me know if I need to bend this back before my upholstery guy finishes the job?

Thanks in advance!

I had the same thing on my 69, was advised that is was from forcing the center top clamp when it wasn't properly positioned. Made sense to me, I straightened it before painting.

[2mAn]

Since Ive been daily (daytime) driving the Roadster for the last few weeks, Ive noticed something that I likely never really had my attention drawn to... The clutch pedal. It squeaks everytime I push it in and release it. Is this something WD40 can handle or do I need something more hardcore?

[theunz]

I would try to spray some WD 40 on the pivot pin under the dash. It's where the spring attaches.

[pebbles]

Are you sure it isnt your shoe? Lol.
Where the spring nests in the body, there is a plastic horseshoe. My guess it is a noise reducer. May have become dislodged.
Wd might work initially on the pins, but a lubricant type spray such as seafoam Deep Creep will outlast wd, And it sprays upside down!

[notoptoy]

I agree with the little plastic insert being a cure for that. Some springs just make noise, particularly if they are too heavy.

[2mAn]

Its definitely not my shoes! hahah

I will crawl under and see if I can find this plastic thing you all speak of... WD 40 in hand too

[SLOroadster]

Its definitely not my shoes! hahah

I will crawl under and see if I can find this plastic thing you all speak of... WD 40 in hand too

It might be that, or it could be the sleeve that goes through the pivot. You might remove the pedal, smear a little grease on the hollow pivot pin and see if it goes away.

Will

[Linda]

If the pivot pin is worn it might squeek, a groove can wear in it.
Might get a new clevis pin at Home Depot etc with a better fit plus the grease mentioned.
Linda

[Lorna c]

mine squeaks too . every time. I don't notice it much anymore.. . say which worked if any so I may try it out too.... pls ...

[68DSU]

You mean that's not my ankle?

[2mAn]

Can I use the same grease I use for bearings and stuff or should I get something different?

[pebbles]

Yes, no.

[Nissanman]

The hole in the clutch pedal may be ovalled out.
Mine was so I bought a larger diameter clevis pin and bored out the hole to suit it.
I think the squeak is a factory feature

[theunz]

Since Ive been daily (daytime) driving the Roadster for the last few weeks, Ive noticed something that I likely never really had my attention drawn to... The clutch pedal. It squeaks everytime I push it in and release it. Is this something WD40 can handle or do I need something more hardcore?

If you can hear squeaks and rattles than you have too much muffler

[2mAn]

If you can hear squeaks and rattles than you have too much muffler

I have no muffler, but going from stop sign to stop sign and idling along it became very obvious!...