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Old 06-29-2026, 12:12 AM
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Default 66 GTO clutch spring location

Is this the correct spot on the body for the heavier clutch return spring. It don’t seem like a straight pull.

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Old 06-29-2026, 12:28 AM
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Default Clutch return spring

For some reason my pic won’t post but the hole I’m referring to is just in front of body mount below the cowl. Not a straight pull and about 8” from z bar.

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Old 06-29-2026, 12:41 AM
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For some reason my pic won't load.

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Old 06-29-2026, 12:57 AM
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the last time I will try to post pic
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Old 06-29-2026, 09:31 AM
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This is the best pic I could find when researching for my 66:
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Old 06-29-2026, 10:14 AM
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I think I’m good. Now if I could get the measurement of where the hole goes on the Z bar. Either measure from tip to hole or up from the tube. Is the hole on flange of bar or the flat surface? My bar must be aftermarket. No hole.

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Old 06-29-2026, 05:15 PM
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The hole is located 4" down from the center line of the push rod see pic looking down from my fender well. Second attachment is a snip from an electronic copy of the 66 Tempest Shop manual just for your info.
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