{"product_id":"clutch-release-fork-spring-type-289-302-351w-v8-1967-68-mercury-cougar","title":"Clutch Release Fork | Spring Type | 289 \/ 302 \/ 351W V8 | 1967-68 Mercury Cougar","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore proper clutch release operation on your 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar with a 289, 302, or 351W V8 using this spring-type clutch release fork. Designed for compatible cars built before 02\/15\/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\u003e1967-1968 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\u003e289 \/ 302 \/ 351W V8 Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for compatible small block Ford V8 manual transmission cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring-Type Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houses the clutch release bearing in the appropriate spring-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 before 02\/15\/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 spring-type clutch release fork is an important manual transmission component for 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar owners running a compatible 289, 302, or 351W 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 small block Cougar restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore clutch release function on your 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar 289, 302, or 351W V8 with a spring-type clutch release fork built from durable steel for compatible cars built before 02\/15\/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;\"\u003e1967-1968\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;\"\u003eSpring 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;\"\u003e289 \/ 302 \/ 351W 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 before 02\/15\/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;\"\u003e11 in. 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