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Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: January 31, 2018, 8:38 pm
by 66camperspecial
The 460 will be coming out and the 70 302 from my 65 custom 500 will be going in but since I still have the clutch linkage and pedals for the 66 I am thinking about going to a manual trans,would the Z bar attach to the spot in the block for the ball or is there a bracket that is needed.
Re: Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: February 1, 2018, 10:44 am
by MY OL 66
The Z-bar should fit to the existing mounting point in the block.
You just need the insert that threads into the block with the ball/pivot that the Z-bar pivots on.
The frame end of this has a small bracket that bolts onto the frame directly opposite the hole in the block, with the same type of ball/pivot.
Re: Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: February 1, 2018, 12:26 pm
by 64 f100
Just remember the ball has to be the same as the 352 or Few family for it to work right. Small block used a smaller ball than the FE if I'm not mistaken.
Re: Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: February 1, 2018, 11:08 pm
by 66camperspecial
I will try to find a small block Z bar and related parts just in case,I kept all the clutch parts except for the trans when i converted it to a automatic.
Re: Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: February 2, 2018, 7:04 am
by 6166 Junkyard Dog
better check your block that it has a place for the ball SINCE ALL 302's DO NOT HAVE A threaded place for the ball to attach to before you get to deep in it
Re: Clutch Z bar attachment to a 302
Posted: February 2, 2018, 8:19 pm
by 66camperspecial
The 1970 motor that I am planning on installing does have a place,now my 90s 302 and 351 do not but they look like they could be drilled for one.