DeTomaso Mailing List: September 2000, Message #74

In a message dated 9/3/00 11:48:59, ollerabmut@email.msn.com writes:

<< I was checking out the play in my clutch pedal, about 1/4 in or so, and =
noticed elongated holes in the elbow lever that connects to the clutch =
master. I had the  thing out and was going to bush it when I decided to =
check out replacement costs.The vendors list the factory kit for =
$290.00, I just about Sh*!. Is bushing this an acceptable fix? Are there =
any alternatives?   >>

>>>Yes, the factory gets an arm and a leg for the effort reduction kit, which 
you already have.

I see absolutely no problem with installing a bushing; an alternative would 
be to have a machinist simply fabricate a replacement from scratch, using a 
super-duper hard metal.

Mike