Installing a 1979-1995 Ford 5.0L or 302 engine into your 1965-1973 Mustang while retaining the factory mechanical clutch linkage? This original California Pony Cars clutch equalizer pivot bracket provides the solution.
Designed specifically for late-model 5.0L and 302 engines that do not include the factory cast-in clutch pivot mounting boss found on earlier small block Ford engines, this Made in the USA bracket allows continued use of the factory clutch equalizer bar and mechanical clutch linkage system without costly fabrication or modification.
Originally developed by California Pony Cars more than 38 years ago, this proven retrofit bracket has become a trusted solution for 5.0L engine conversions. While similar imported versions have appeared over the years, California Pony Cars remains the original source of this proven design.
This bracket is essential when installing a late-model 5.0L engine into an early Mustang equipped with a standard mechanical clutch linkage system. It eliminates hours of fabrication, simplifies installation, and provides a clean, reliable installation.
Key Features
• Original California Pony Cars design developed over 38 years ago
• Made in the USA
• Designed for 1979-1995 Ford 5.0L and 302 engine conversions
• Fits 1965-1973 Ford Mustang applications
• Allows continued use of factory mechanical clutch linkage
• Eliminates custom fabrication
• Saves hours of installation time and frustration
• Simple bolt-on installation
• Proven design trusted by Mustang enthusiasts for decades
Fitment
• 1965-1973 Ford Mustang
• For use with 1979-1995 Ford 5.0L and 302 engine conversions utilizing factory mechanical clutch linkage
Looking for a More Complete Solution?
If you are replacing worn clutch linkage components during your 5.0L engine conversion, California Pony Cars also offers our more complete Clutch Equalizer Bar Bracket Kit | TRA-658-538. This kit includes additional clutch linkage components commonly replaced during installation, making it an excellent choice for restorations, restomod builds, and complete clutch linkage system upgrades.
Why Choose California Pony Cars?
California Pony Cars pioneered this clutch pivot bracket design more than 38 years ago to simplify 5.0L engine conversions in early Mustangs. Our original Made in the USA design continues to provide the fit, durability, and proven performance Mustang enthusiasts have relied on for decades.
