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08-21-2018, 07:58 PM
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Z-bar help
I hope someone can tell me the secret to installing the z-bar in a 65 c10 with a 350.
I removed the z-bar to install a set of Hooker headers. I had a hard time removing the z-bar but found an angle which allowed it to come out. Now that I have installed the header I can't get the z-bar back in because the one angle that worked to get it out is not available anymore. The header will not interfere with the z-bar once I get it in. It's like it is too long to fit over the pivot ball and mount in the frame bracket. There has to be some trick to this that I can't figure out. Thanks for your help! |
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08-21-2018, 08:04 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
Can you pull the bolts out of the header and let it drop or move in place...install z bar....then bolt the header back up?
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08-21-2018, 08:10 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
Does the bracket end come off the frame? Might be able the remove forward bolt and pivot bracket out enough to install.
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08-21-2018, 08:37 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
Mongo:
I will try this tomorrow but am not hopeful. The clearances with the header are so tight there is not much leeway. Notsolo: The mount is riveted to the frame. As a last resort, I will drill out the rivots so I can move the mount. I know this will work. Thanks for your help. I will let you know what happens. |
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08-21-2018, 09:29 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
What about pulling motor mount bolts and jacking motor up on one side....
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08-21-2018, 11:27 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
I had to drill pivot bolts out so i could install mine.
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08-21-2018, 11:49 PM
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Re: Z-bar help
removing the rivets holding the outside bracket to the frame will do the trick. Then just bolt it back in place.
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08-22-2018, 12:05 AM
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Re: Z-bar help
I ran into the same problem last weekend on my truck. I have a 65 C30 I just put a 350 in. I took the motor mount bolts back out and used a jack and a couple 2x4s. Jack the engine back up about 2 inches and it will slide right back in.
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08-22-2018, 07:26 AM
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Re: Z-bar help
The easiest solution for me is to remove the rivots and bolt it back in. Thanks for the help!!!
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