{"product_id":"clutch-release-fork-clip-type-390-fe-v8-1968-69-mercury-cougar","title":"Clutch Release Fork | Clip Type | 390 FE V8 | 1968-69 Mercury Cougar","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore proper clutch release operation on your 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar 390 FE V8 with this clip-type clutch release fork. Designed for compatible cars built after 02\/14\/1968, this steel release lever houses the clutch release bearing and helps keep the manual transmission clutch system working correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1968-1969 Cougar Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for compatible Mercury Cougar clutch release fork applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e390 FE V8 Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for compatible big block Ford 390 FE V8 manual transmission cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip-Type Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houses the clutch release bearing in the appropriate clip-style configuration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Date Specific:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for compatible cars built after 02\/14\/1968.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores Clutch Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces a rusted, worn, bent, cracked, damaged, loose, incorrect, or missing clutch release lever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to handle repeated clutch engagement and release movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Painted Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a clean protective finish for the bellhousing area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clip-type clutch release fork is an important manual transmission component for 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar owners running a compatible 390 FE V8. The release fork holds the clutch release bearing and transfers pedal movement through the clutch linkage, helping engage and disengage the clutch properly during shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn, bent, rusted, cracked, loose, incorrect, or missing clutch release fork can cause poor clutch feel, incomplete release, difficult shifting, or inconsistent pedal operation. Built from durable steel with a black painted finish, this replacement is a strong choice when servicing the clutch system, replacing the release bearing, rebuilding the bellhousing area, correcting manual transmission operation, or completing a big block Cougar restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore clutch release function on your 1968-1969 Mercury Cougar 390 FE V8 with a clip-type clutch release fork built from durable steel for compatible cars built after 02\/14\/1968.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1968-1969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClutch release fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClip type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e390 FE V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eManual transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Date Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFor compatible cars built after 02\/14\/1968\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBlack painted finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eHouses the clutch release bearing and supports clutch release operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eReplaces a rusted, worn, bent, cracked, damaged, loose, incorrect, or missing clutch release lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClutch release fork replacement, release bearing service, manual transmission repair, clutch linkage service, bellhousing work, or restoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e13 in. 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