That tells you something is not right with your setup...IMO.I'v always had trouble with the clutch rod from Z bar to clutch. I have had to shorten it to make it work.
That tells you something is not right with your setup...IMO.I'v always had trouble with the clutch rod from Z bar to clutch. I have had to shorten it to make it work.
Thanks Phil, I think we are on the right track. I have had to cut and weld the rod from the z-bar to clutch arm. So there is a problem somewhere just have to find it. Do not think it is through out bearing, it in the linkage somewhere. Hope I'm on the right track. Thanks for the help. DaveYou have to have the correct bellhousing, clutch fork, bellcrank and lower clutch fork pushrod to have your clutch work perfectly. If any one of these 4 items are not correct...you will have to re-engineer the whole system.
I agree just have to find it. Thanks DaveThat tells you something is not right with your setup...IMO.
View attachment 24310 I always had a "RAM " 3-metallic pad clutch disc W/a Ram pressure plate on my '57 . 6 grand launches and it held up very well.:eek
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Cool picture ! Whats in front of the clutch? Dave
Hi Dave , What I had in front of the clutch was a 1967 327 vette small journal block with a 283 crank ;060 0ver with 5.7 venolia aluminum rods.12.5 jahns pistons.open chambered angle plug heads from the 1973 Chevy power book cast 340292 stainless valves titanium springs and keepers Sig Erson roller cam crane roller lifters and rockers Weiand Tunnel ram with 660 Holleys Accel B.E.I. ignition. also 1969 Vette super T-10 trans 68 Camaro 12 bolt with 5:57s. The motor worked out to approx. 305 ci dynoed at 550 Hp at I think 6,500 rpm This was 1983 when the pic was taken. The car now has the engine pictured on the left in my avatar. I have a pic of the engine somewhere. I'll post it when I find it.Cool
I was under the impression you raced a 348 big block back in the dayHi Dave , What I had in front of the clutch was a 1967 327 vette small journal block with a 283 crank ;060 0ver with 5.7 venolia aluminum rods.12.5 jahns pistons.open chambered angle plug heads from the 1973 Chevy power book cast 340292 stainless valves titanium springs and keepers Sig Erson roller cam crane roller lifters and rockers Weiand Tunnel ram with 660 Holleys Accel B.E.I. ignition. also 1969 Vette super T-10 trans 68 Camaro 12 bolt with 5:57s. The motor worked out to approx. 305 ci dynoed at 550 Hp at I think 6,500 rpm This was 1983 when the pic was taken. The car now has the engine pictured on the left in my avatar. I have a pic of the engine somewhere. I'll post it when I find it.
Sorry , That's what's in the car now. I always ran a small block with a stick.I was under the impression you raced a 348 big block back in the day
Hi Dave , What I had in front of the clutch was a 1967 327 vette small journal block with a 283 crank ;060 0ver with 5.7 venolia aluminum rods.12.5 jahns pistons.open chambered angle plug heads from the 1973 Chevy power book cast 340292 stainless valves titanium springs and keepers Sig Erson roller cam crane roller lifters and rockers Weiand Tunnel ram with 660 Holleys Accel B.E.I. ignition. also 1969 Vette super T-10 trans 68 Camaro 12 bolt with 5:57s. The motor worked out to approx. 305 ci dynoed at 550 Hp at I think 6,500 rpm This was 1983 when the pic was taken. The car now has the engine pictured on the left in my avatar. I have a pic of the engine somewhere. I'll post it when I find it.
Just throwing this out there. Are the arms that come off the Z-bar braced ? I welded braces from the arm to the tube after I noticed one of the arms was flexing when I pressed the clutch. The factory weld had cracked.John is right about the "z" bar, also known as a Bell crank. This Diagram From the Show Cars web sideshows the difference in different "z" bars.
Holy Cow!! Big picture!! You're interested in the two at the bottom. Notice that the vertical arm on the left is shorter on the 409 bar.
Ken, Yes there is. They are all different, 61 only, 62-63 only then 64 only, 65-66. That's as far as my book goes. That's another thing I need to check on. I think that I have the right one. Thanks DaveIs there a difference in the years for the clutch rod from the pedal to the "Z-bar" ?
Ken