[Chevelle-list] Clutch Rod Alignment

[Devin]

Jim-  Since nobody else responded, I went out and looked at my 64 BB 4 speed.  My adjustment rod runs on the outside of the Z bar, toward the driver's side.  If it were on the inside, it would rub on the boss for the oil filter.  I have plenty of clearance with Hooker headers.  I ran the same set-up when I had a small-block in it too.  Although the bodies are very different, mechanically, there is very little difference in our cars.  Is it possible that you do not have the proper length on your clutch fork?

Devin
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Buckingham 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:20 AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Clutch Rod Alignment


  Just finishing the conversion from auto to 4 speed. This is a 72 chevelle, small block with headers. Headers areHooker comps. It appears that there is an alignment issuse. The adjsutment rodfrom teh z-bar to the fork does not line up. The angle is all wrong. I have not instructions with the headers to see what might be moded or parts swapped. Bending the arm on the z-bar seems a little extreme.

  If i put the rod on it hits the hearder slightly.  (Had to raise the engine to get the header in).  Putting the rod on the other side of the zbar, it points too far towards the bellhousing to align in the cup on the fork.  The zbar is correct (aftermarket repo), is straight but is a little high on the engine side, not sure what the cause of that is, unless the trans is a little high.

  Thanks,

  Jim
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