Why did such wear happen? Because when the car was originally built, someone MAY have oiled the steel-on-steel pins vs link. Or not.... And certainly not since, given the difficulty to access it. When I began looking at clutch motion compared to pedal motion, I found three (3) links and pins badly worn in our L's linkage. Bushing all the link holes and using hardened steel pins fixes the wear.
PANTERA INTERNATIONAL
A DE TOMASO CAR CLUB
Presents the De Tomaso Forums
The On-Line Meeting Place for De Tomaso Owners and Enthusiasts From Around the World
Clicking on the banner will take you to the sponsor's website.