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Old 06-18-2008, 07:47 PM
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Question z-bar springs?

I have a new GM clutch fork in my '64. It doesn't look like the original spring (single from clutch fork to exh. man. stud) is going to work. I also, have a set of the '66-67 springs (2 piece set).... I see how to hook up the smaller of the 2 between the z-bar and clutch fork, as an "anti-rattle" spring. But where does the other larger one connect? Like to know before I drill a hole in my z-bar. my resto book shows an "equalizer mounting bracket".... what is this? Thks Tim

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Old 06-19-2008, 03:44 PM
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Here's a thread with a picture of the lankage - http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=552162

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thks jarhead. I have diagrams of all the various years and their springs. The question is I have a '64 (everything '64) except the new fork. what's the best way to attach springs? the '64 single spring will not fit over the new fork... so now I am looking at later year setups (2 springs) but none of the diagrams i've seen show where the big spring (on the '66-67) setup attaches. Is it the frame, a bracket,.... I don't see anything jumping out at me.

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Old 06-19-2008, 09:12 PM
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Got it - you will need to drill the hole in the counter shaft but not sure where the equalizer bracket is mounted. Anybody out there with a 66 or 67 or may have access to one?

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Hey Jarhead,

Are you one of Uncle Sam's Misguided?

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Old 06-21-2008, 09:39 PM
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redandblack65,

You got it - was in 2/1, 1st Marines and 9th Comm served from 64 - 67.

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Old 06-21-2008, 10:32 PM
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you guys!.... i ended up with the longer of the '66-'67 springs and attached it from the fork to a hole in the frame. don't know what the hole is called, but it works. no drilling required. thks

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Wher did you attach your spring ? , as i have a 64 , converting to the 66 - 67 2 spring style . thank you

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These are the 2 springs , smaller is lower , large one i know i have to drill a hole in the side of the z-bar , but seeking info. on the other end as to where to attach , or drill hole , thanks .
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Old 06-07-2010, 09:04 PM
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This is where the spring is suppose to go.
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I apologize , i forgot to mention i am using headers in a 64 gto , and not the 1 piece original spring but the 66 - 67 2 piece spring kit , thanks

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Found the info in the 66 - 67 section under clutch springs , should have looked there first , thank you all.

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