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gmc67swb · 03-22-2003, 06:30 PM

HAS ANYONE HAD THEIR CLUTCH LINKAGE WEAR OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE IT? I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS. ON MINE, THE Z-BAR WHERE IT MEETS THE CLUTCH ROD FROM IN THE CAB HAD GOTTEN WORN OUT. I TRIED SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT. I PUT A ROD END ON MINE. SEEMS TO BE WORKING GOOD SO FAR. JUST CURIOUS IF ANYONE ELSE HAS DONE THE SAME.

gmc67swb · 03-22-2003, 06:55 PM

PIC

crazy longhorn · 03-22-2003, 06:58 PM

Yes, I have run rod ends......infact I am setting my 69 up for a stick , & will be running rod ends all 3 places....they work! crazyL

gmc67swb · 03-22-2003, 07:15 PM

HEY CRAZYL, DID YOU HAVE FITMENT PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE LINKAGE AND THE HEADERS WHEN RUNNING A SMALL BLOCK ON THE 6 HOLE? I DON'T KNOW IF YOU NOTICED, BUT I HAD TO BEND MINE OUT TO CLEAR THE HEADERS.

Pont · 03-22-2003, 08:28 PM

After doing a tranny/t-case swap in my truck, I rebuilt the z-bar at the same time. Actually, someone has done some mods on it in the past as a different leg was welded on it. I was able to buy all the plastic ball retainers and felts still available from Chevrolet. I also don't have any clearance issues with headers running a big block. From that pic, it seems like it's a lot tighter with headers on a small block.

Mike C · 03-23-2003, 12:35 AM

I replaced the pushrods with new ones, and I welded up the holes in the z bar and drilled new ones the right size and shape

I figured it lasted 300k miles the first time, this would be the last time I had to do it!

crazy longhorn · 03-23-2003, 01:28 AM

No, i didnt have any trouble fitting the linkage. I ran all the v8 linkage, shot through the same hole you show in the pic(screw in pivot ball in the foward hole in the block). I 6 position sets it back a bit, & I will be running the v8 block bracket this time(bellcrank behind the rear tube), & the firewall is cut for the 4th time in 18yrs.......the clutch rod will be a straight shot from the peddle arm to the bellcrank(custom frame bracket). the top arm on the bell crank has been replaced, &i will be running 3 rod ends. I have looked at all the options, & the Richmond ROD will fit without cutting the shaft.......6 gears in the box will have my right arm, & left foot working OT......with a big grin on my face

03-22-2003, 06:30 PM	#1
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	Clutch Linkage HAS ANYONE HAD THEIR CLUTCH LINKAGE WEAR OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE IT? I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS. ON MINE, THE Z-BAR WHERE IT MEETS THE CLUTCH ROD FROM IN THE CAB HAD GOTTEN WORN OUT. I TRIED SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT. I PUT A ROD END ON MINE. SEEMS TO BE WORKING GOOD SO FAR. JUST CURIOUS IF ANYONE ELSE HAS DONE THE SAME. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-22-2003, 06:55 PM	#2
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	PIC OF LINKAGE PIC Attached Images __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-22-2003, 07:15 PM	#4
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	HEY CRAZYL, DID YOU HAVE FITMENT PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE LINKAGE AND THE HEADERS WHEN RUNNING A SMALL BLOCK ON THE 6 HOLE? I DON'T KNOW IF YOU NOTICED, BUT I HAD TO BEND MINE OUT TO CLEAR THE HEADERS. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-22-2003, 08:28 PM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	After doing a tranny/t-case swap in my truck, I rebuilt the z-bar at the same time. Actually, someone has done some mods on it in the past as a different leg was welded on it. I was able to buy all the plastic ball retainers and felts still available from Chevrolet. I also don't have any clearance issues with headers running a big block. From that pic, it seems like it's a lot tighter with headers on a small block. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-23-2003, 12:35 AM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	I replaced the pushrods with new ones, and I welded up the holes in the z bar and drilled new ones the right size and shape I figured it lasted 300k miles the first time, this would be the last time I had to do it! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-22-2003, 06:58 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Yes, I have run rod ends......infact I am setting my 69 up for a stick , & will be running rod ends all 3 places....they work! crazyL

03-23-2003, 01:28 AM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	No, i didnt have any trouble fitting the linkage. I ran all the v8 linkage, shot through the same hole you show in the pic(screw in pivot ball in the foward hole in the block). I 6 position sets it back a bit, & I will be running the v8 block bracket this time(bellcrank behind the rear tube), & the firewall is cut for the 4th time in 18yrs.......the clutch rod will be a straight shot from the peddle arm to the bellcrank(custom frame bracket). the top arm on the bell crank has been replaced, &i will be running 3 rod ends. I have looked at all the options, & the Richmond ROD will fit without cutting the shaft.......6 gears in the box will have my right arm, & left foot working OT......with a big grin on my face

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