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1969 k/10 · 10-31-2010, 03:18 AM

So i am swaping out the automatic transmission for a 4 speed. The truck was once a 4 speed so the install is going well. I got all the original parts off a donor truck but have hit a snag. The rod connecting the pedal to the z-bar does not line up. It seems like the piece coming off the pedal assembly where the rod hooks needs to move over about an inch or two so that the rod will be able to travel through the hole and connect to the z bar. Any ideas why this may be?
Thanks

raycow · 10-31-2010, 05:53 AM

The obvious question first. Was the donor truck the same year as yours? If yes, would it help any if you flip the arm over where it clamps to the shaft?

Ray

Mike C · 10-31-2010, 10:05 AM

Can you flip-flop the rod? Everything else should be in its spot.

1969 k/10 · 10-31-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycow

The obvious question first. Was the donor truck the same year as yours? If yes, would it help any if you flip the arm over where it clamps to the shaft?

Ray

No it was a 67 and a 2wd. Does that make a difference?

1969 k/10 · 10-31-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Can you flip-flop the rod? Everything else should be in its spot.

The rod is the same on both ends.

red71cheyenne · 10-31-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969 k/10

The rod is the same on both ends.

Is the rod straight or does it have a bend in it? Kind of like a little s-curve. At the end where it connects to the z-bar, there should be that kink to get it to line up with it.

red71cheyenne · 10-31-2010, 06:01 PM

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Can't find my digicam.

10-31-2010, 03:18 AM	#1
1969 k/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 102	4 speed help So i am swaping out the automatic transmission for a 4 speed. The truck was once a 4 speed so the install is going well. I got all the original parts off a donor truck but have hit a snag. The rod connecting the pedal to the z-bar does not line up. It seems like the piece coming off the pedal assembly where the rod hooks needs to move over about an inch or two so that the rod will be able to travel through the hole and connect to the z bar. Any ideas why this may be? Thanks __________________ 1969 red k/10 with sb350 4.11 gear ratio, front disk, 3 speed automatic

10-31-2010, 05:53 AM	#2
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 4 speed help The obvious question first. Was the donor truck the same year as yours? If yes, would it help any if you flip the arm over where it clamps to the shaft? Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

10-31-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 4 speed help Can you flip-flop the rod? Everything else should be in its spot. __________________ 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

10-31-2010, 06:01 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 4 speed help Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Can't find my digicam. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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