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chev74 · 01-09-2006, 02:54 PM

alright. i have just replaced my 350 with a rebuilt one, and now i need some help hooking it all back up. everything is done except for my clutch linkage. i have a sm465 (4speed) muncie tranny and the linkage confuses me to the utmost extent. if anyone has some pics that would help me i would be very appreciative.

Russell · 01-09-2006, 03:50 PM

Its actually a very simple thing to hook up

The zbar has an end with a bolt in it that goes to the frame side, and the other side slides onto a ball on either the tranny housing, or the engine (dunno when they switched) Either way, you should have a bar that sticks up on the driver's side of the truck for the clutch pedal rod to hook up to, and a bar that sticks down on the other side that the rest of it hooks up to.

I'll need to try and hunt down some pics of how the bottom part hooks up, as it has been almost a year since I last looked at a z-bar linkage...

wedgemon · 01-09-2006, 07:36 PM

Try This Link!

http://arrc.epnet.com/autoasp/framerq.asp

Without Hydraulic Clutch
Disconnect the return spring at the clutch fork.
Rotate the clutch lever and shaft assembly until the clutch pedal is firmly against the rubber bumper on the brake pedal bracket.
Push the outer end of the clutch fork rearward until the throwout bearing lightly contacts the pressure plate levers.
Loosen the locknut and adjust the rod length so that the swivel slips freely into the gauge hole. Increase the rod length until all lash is removed.
Remove the swivel from the gauge hole. Insert the swivel in the lower hole in the lever. Install two washers and the cotter pin. Tighten the locknut, being careful not to change the rod length. Reinstall the spring and check the pedal free travel. It should be 1 3⁄8 -1 5⁄8 inch.

Hope this helps.

- Dave

Russell · 01-09-2006, 07:46 PM

That'd be what I was looking for Dave!

This outta get you going man

chev74 · 01-10-2006, 08:47 PM

thanks guys! always got what i need! and i would like to run some numbers for my engine- what numbers from what places would one need to do such a thing?

Russell · 01-10-2006, 09:19 PM

Assuming an installed engine, the casting number is found at the back driver's side of the engine, just infront of where the tranny bolts to it.

I think there is another way to identify it as well, as that can be kinda tough to see, but I'm not sure how.

Check www.mortec.com -- They should have instruction on where to find the casting numbers, and what they mean there

01-09-2006, 02:54 PM	#1
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	OK Fellas- Come through for me once again alright. i have just replaced my 350 with a rebuilt one, and now i need some help hooking it all back up. everything is done except for my clutch linkage. i have a sm465 (4speed) muncie tranny and the linkage confuses me to the utmost extent. if anyone has some pics that would help me i would be very appreciative.

01-09-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: OK Fellas- Come through for me once again Its actually a very simple thing to hook up The zbar has an end with a bolt in it that goes to the frame side, and the other side slides onto a ball on either the tranny housing, or the engine (dunno when they switched) Either way, you should have a bar that sticks up on the driver's side of the truck for the clutch pedal rod to hook up to, and a bar that sticks down on the other side that the rest of it hooks up to. I'll need to try and hunt down some pics of how the bottom part hooks up, as it has been almost a year since I last looked at a z-bar linkage... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-09-2006, 07:36 PM	#3
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: OK Fellas- Come through for me once again Try This Link! http://arrc.epnet.com/autoasp/framerq.asp Without Hydraulic Clutch Disconnect the return spring at the clutch fork. Rotate the clutch lever and shaft assembly until the clutch pedal is firmly against the rubber bumper on the brake pedal bracket. Push the outer end of the clutch fork rearward until the throwout bearing lightly contacts the pressure plate levers. Loosen the locknut and adjust the rod length so that the swivel slips freely into the gauge hole. Increase the rod length until all lash is removed. Remove the swivel from the gauge hole. Insert the swivel in the lower hole in the lever. Install two washers and the cotter pin. Tighten the locknut, being careful not to change the rod length. Reinstall the spring and check the pedal free travel. It should be 1 3⁄8 -1 5⁄8 inch. Hope this helps. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

01-09-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: OK Fellas- Come through for me once again That'd be what I was looking for Dave! This outta get you going man __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-10-2006, 08:47 PM	#5
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: OK Fellas- Come through for me once again thanks guys! always got what i need! and i would like to run some numbers for my engine- what numbers from what places would one need to do such a thing?

01-10-2006, 09:19 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: OK Fellas- Come through for me once again Assuming an installed engine, the casting number is found at the back driver's side of the engine, just infront of where the tranny bolts to it. I think there is another way to identify it as well, as that can be kinda tough to see, but I'm not sure how. Check www.mortec.com -- They should have instruction on where to find the casting numbers, and what they mean there __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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