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69Chevyc10 · 03-30-2003, 10:49 PM

Can someone post a pic of their clutch linkage with a v8. I converted a 6cyl to a 8 cyl and having trouble what to buy. I beleive I need the z bar for the 8cyl. If I could just see a pic of someones that would help a lot. Thanks Brian Wolf

gmc67swb · 03-30-2003, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by 69Chevyc10
Can someone post a pic of their clutch linkage with a v8. I converted a 6cyl to a 8 cyl and having trouble what to buy. I beleive I need the z bar for the 8cyl. If I could just see a pic of someones that would help a lot. Thanks Brian Wolf

HEY BRIAN, I USED TO HAVE 6CYL TOO. I NOW HAVE A V8 AND AM STILL USING THE 6CYL LINKAGE. THE MOTOR IS ALSO SITTING ON THE 6CYL HOLES. HAD TO BEND THE Z BAR OVER A BIT. THE ROD END WAS ADDED LATER BECAUSE THE LINKAGE WAS WEARING OUT... HERES A PIC

69Chevyc10 · 03-30-2003, 11:07 PM

When I took off the the linkage the first time on the engine there was a funny looking bar with two bolt holes and it was like u shaped. That bar doesnt bolt to the v8. What do you have bolted to your engine holding the z bar. Thanks

**breeh** · 03-30-2003, 11:11 PM

There is a pivot ball that threads directly into the block.

*racedvl* · 03-30-2003, 11:19 PM

I have learned that the bracket on the frame is diffrent from L6 to a V8. Then of course the bracket on the engine will be diffrent. I do belive that the Z-bar it self should be the same from 6 to8.

gmc67swb · 03-30-2003, 11:49 PM

NOT SURE IF THE Z BARS ARE THE SAME BUT THE GUYS ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE PIVOT BALL. THERE SHOULD BE A THREADED HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK THAT THE PIVOT BALL SCREWS INTO.

toms68cst · 03-31-2003, 12:13 AM

Brian, Stop over sometime if you get a chance. I have the full stock clutch linkage set up and my sb is out so you can see what you need.

Drop me a PM.

Slammed67 · 04-03-2003, 12:07 AM

Hey Brian! Long time, no see! Sorry to change the subject, but here's a picture for you......

Look familiar??? If not, let me refresh your memory..... I bought a set of the below pictured hubcaps from you. They turned out to be the wrong ones. You told me you'd refund my money if I sent them back. I sent them back and I've never seen my money. Your dad even told me he'd send me the money.........still haven't seen it. Have you been able to save up $60 since then???? If so, I'll give you my address and you can drop a check in the mail.

Oh sorry, I can't help with your clutch linkage problem

Slammed67 · 04-03-2003, 05:47 PM

TTT

crazy longhorn · 04-03-2003, 07:01 PM

the Z bars are different from 6 to 8, as are the rods, & frame bracket. The V8 sb in factory position , has a bracket with 2 holes that bolts to the block with the pivot ball welded on(2 wd). I have run the V8 linkage , with the sb in I 6 position, & used a screw in pivot ball in the foward hole in the block, redrilled the holes for the frame bracket to keep the Z bar perpendicular with the eng, & changed the lenght on the bottom rod. The top rod from the peddle arm to the Z bar on the 6 is straight.......the sb rod has a couple curves in it to set it away from the eng....crazyL

Slammed67 · 05-28-2003, 04:09 PM

Hey Brian,

You still owe me $60.00!!! Pay up!

03-30-2003, 10:49 PM	#1
69Chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ND USA Posts: 122	Pic of linkage? Can someone post a pic of their clutch linkage with a v8. I converted a 6cyl to a 8 cyl and having trouble what to buy. I beleive I need the z bar for the 8cyl. If I could just see a pic of someones that would help a lot. Thanks Brian Wolf

03-30-2003, 11:11 PM	#4
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	There is a pivot ball that threads directly into the block. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

03-30-2003, 11:49 PM	#6
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	NOT SURE IF THE Z BARS ARE THE SAME BUT THE GUYS ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE PIVOT BALL. THERE SHOULD BE A THREADED HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK THAT THE PIVOT BALL SCREWS INTO. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-31-2003, 12:13 AM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Brian, Stop over sometime if you get a chance. I have the full stock clutch linkage set up and my sb is out so you can see what you need. Drop me a PM. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-03-2003, 12:07 AM	#8
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey Brian! Long time, no see! Sorry to change the subject, but here's a picture for you...... Look familiar??? If not, let me refresh your memory..... I bought a set of the below pictured hubcaps from you. They turned out to be the wrong ones. You told me you'd refund my money if I sent them back. I sent them back and I've never seen my money. Your dad even told me he'd send me the money.........still haven't seen it. Have you been able to save up $60 since then???? If so, I'll give you my address and you can drop a check in the mail. Oh sorry, I can't help with your clutch linkage problem __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

03-30-2003, 11:07 PM	#3
69Chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ND USA Posts: 122	When I took off the the linkage the first time on the engine there was a funny looking bar with two bolt holes and it was like u shaped. That bar doesnt bolt to the v8. What do you have bolted to your engine holding the z bar. Thanks

03-30-2003, 11:19 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I have learned that the bracket on the frame is diffrent from L6 to a V8. Then of course the bracket on the engine will be diffrent. I do belive that the Z-bar it self should be the same from 6 to8.

04-03-2003, 05:47 PM	#9
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	TTT __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

04-03-2003, 07:01 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	the Z bars are different from 6 to 8, as are the rods, & frame bracket. The V8 sb in factory position , has a bracket with 2 holes that bolts to the block with the pivot ball welded on(2 wd). I have run the V8 linkage , with the sb in I 6 position, & used a screw in pivot ball in the foward hole in the block, redrilled the holes for the frame bracket to keep the Z bar perpendicular with the eng, & changed the lenght on the bottom rod. The top rod from the peddle arm to the Z bar on the 6 is straight.......the sb rod has a couple curves in it to set it away from the eng....crazyL

05-28-2003, 04:09 PM	#11
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey Brian, You still owe me $60.00!!! Pay up! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

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