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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Denver ,CO
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'68 Clutch linkage pic
May I please ask that someone take a pic of their "properly setup and functioning" clutch linkage ... from the engine bay, looking at where the pedal-to-z-bar linkage comes out of the firewall and then of the z-bar itself ... ??? Also, may I please ask for a pic of where the z-bar attaches to the motor-side mount ... ???
If you could post them in a "Reply" to this Post, I'd GREATLY appreciate it ... Mine is sitting at an unusual angle and I'm concerned about unnecessary torque being put on the entire linkage assembly, leading to failure. I may build my own linkage with aluminum rods and spherical bearings ... will post pics, when complete. Thanks, Dave |
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
Welcome aboard Dave. I spent a couple of years living in Westminster CO. Nice place.
A little more detail about your truck is needed. 2 or 4wd, V8, V6 or L6? |
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
The pivot point on the block bracket is lower than the one on the frame on my 68, so it has a downward slope to it, but the pivot points are straight across from each other, they set square with the frame front to back.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
here are some pictures:
http://satellitehead.com/images/68ch...swap%20003.jpg http://satellitehead.com/images/68ch...0_SB%20017.jpg http://satellitehead.com/images/68ch...kage%20012.jpg This is for an inline 6. Can't help with anything else. Need more? Let me know. Or just hit my gallery (in my signature) and visit any one of the albums that involve L6 swap or removal.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
I don't have any pics, but welcome from near Fort Collins!!
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
not to hi-jack the thread, but shifty, what is that orange block with the circle in it sitting just above the exhaust manifold?
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
that's the ball that the Z-bar connects with. part of the clutch linkage.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
Shelby987 thats looks like it is a base for the heat riser.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
oh you mean THAT circle, i thiought you were talking about the thing with the ball on the end of it above the manifold pipes.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
Shifty, are you running an I-6? If so, wouldn't there be a difference between the blocks and the block-side pivot balls and mounts?
Thanks, Dave |
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
i sold all three of my inline engines to a fellow board member at a stupidly cheap price, so i am no longer running one.
i decided i wanted fuel injection, reliability, gas mileage...and to ditch my 3 speed. so i picked up two extra cylinders, ditched the carb, and doubled the gears in my tranny ![]() can't answer your question about the stuff you're asking - but I'm guessing someone in here can. if you don't have luck in here, try posting in the engine/drivetrain forum with a specific title - lots of guys stop in there and know their stuff!
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
Here are some of my 327 set up. I can take more if needed.
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
Yes, they do!!! I have the same setup on mine, so I'm thinking that I'm okay for now ... I am concerned about the "bow" of the upper linkage bar from the pedal assembly to the z-bar ... seems like it would have a tendency to bow further over time and eventually not be strong enough to actuate the assembly ... anyone have experience with that?
Thanks for everyone's feedback ... |
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Re: '68 Clutch linkage pic
The only problem I have ever had out of the clutch linkage in these trucks is the nut would work loose on the zbar,and it would slide forward in the frame bracket,and slowly over a couple of days the clutch would go out of adjustment.
Strange truck that one
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