clutch linkage question 71 C20

[irl104]

I have a 1968 in line six 292. The Z bar mount that goes on the block will mount either way. So that is mounted low, like in the picture or higher (mounted upside down), per say. What is correct? Mine looks correct mounted the other way(upside down). I have seen pictures both ways???? Thanks for any help.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by irl104

I have a 1968 in line six 292. The Z bar mount that goes on the block will mount either way. So that is mounted low, like in the picture or higher (mounted upside down), per say. What is correct? Mine looks correct mounted the other way(upside down). I have seen pictures both ways???? Thanks for any help.

I have three 292's out in the shop but I won't be able to check for a couple of days. Maybe someone else has a known stock setup they can take a picture of.....

LockDoc

['68OrangeSunshine]

I have mine in the lower position now. After 43 years of continuous operation and 3 different 292s, I can't be sure how the original was rigged. You have to work with what works. I tried it in the upper position and I think I had clearance issues, but then I have Clifford Reserch headers on my 292 L6, and a custom heim-joint upper clutch rod. At one point I had the machinist heat and bend a joggle in the arms of the Z-bar for clearances around headers.

[irl104]

I have headers on mine too. In the upper position it hits the header but looks level and correct. I will need to heat the Z bar and bend it as well. In the lower position it barely misses the header but looks un-level and doesn't look right.