I forgot about the bracket that fastens to the engine block, so I didn't properly refinish it. I just hit it with tons of brake cleaner, then used an Eastwood Rust Encapsulater paint bomb on it. It turned out looking pretty nice thought I think, especially considering the low investment on the finish!
In addition to the finish, it got a new plastic ball, felt gasket, and a fresh coat of white lithium grease.
There it is on the engine, looking pretty tidy.
Here's the component that goes on the frame. It got sandblasted and had Rust Bullet brushed on. It has a new felt gasket and plastic ball (and white lithium grease too).
I got the linkage all together and worked the pedal for the first time--it feels like a million bucks now!
Robroy