Help replacing clutch safety switch
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Hi guys,
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
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Hi guys,
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
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Hi guys,
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
After weeks of trying to figure out why my Z wasn’t starting regularly I have identified the issue as the clutch safety switch. I ordered a new one but the nut on the old one doesn’t want to come undone. I apply significant pressure and the nut doesn’t move but the bracket nearly bends. Any suggestions? Trying some WD40 now but not holding my breath. I admittedly have a wimpy wrench but since I’m close to bending the bracket I’m not sure more force is the answer.
thanks,
NzZ
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1) the nut is over - tightened (at this point absolutely).
2) the nut needs to rotate the other direction (AWAY from the sensor and all the way off to slide the threaded tube out of the bracket).
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JHC thanks for the input. The sensor is still in place and the nut is behind the bracket. Am I correct in understanding that the bolt needs to turn counter clockwise? It seems that would just push the nut into the bracket. I can’t get the nut to move in either direction.
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thanks for your help,
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JHC thanks for the input. The sensor is still in place and the nut is behind the bracket. Am I correct in understanding that the bolt needs to turn counter clockwise? It seems that would just push the nut into the bracket. I can’t get the nut to move in either direction.
thanks for your help,
NzZ
thanks for your help,
NzZ
If the nut won't move at all now you'll need to decide whether you want to try to cut the sensor off or just replace the whole bracket. When talking about direction you really need to add the words "when looking at sensor end" or "when looking at plunger end" as that changes everything.
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Just to close this up I was able to get the nut undone and the sensor changed. The nut was actually welded in place which is why it was so hard to remove. Facing the clutch pedal I had to turn the nut clockwise. New sensor appears to be working. Been driving my 350 all week and fell in love with her all over again.
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