How does the Z-bar work?

[Boss.Hoss.Ross]

Does anyone have pics of how they're Z-bar is assembled in thier car? I am converting from A/T to M/T and can't figure out how the z-bar attaches to the motor. I have it attached to the subframe side, but am stumped as to how to attach the other end. I don't really wan't to cobble something up, so please help!!

Thanks for any advice ahead of time!

 

[65 fastback]

Tim

 

[mr-fixit]

In the picture, part number A16 threads into the side of the block. Ford changed the block casting, and newer engines do not have this boss, but I am not sure what year the change was, so your engine may not have this threaded hole. I believe there is a retro mounting kit available for the newer blocks.

 

[1320stang]

Yeah, I believe there is a bracket that is held on by the tranny bolts that is the inside bracket.

 

[2nd Mustang]

Also, make sure you have the correct rod (A18) as there were different types for different years. I think that this may apply to the z-bar itself too, but I could be wrong.

 

[D.Hearne]

The clutch pivot hole was dropped in the 78 or 79 model year. The auto cars also used this hole in column shift cars for the linkage.

 

[dennis112]

You can update a newer block by making/buying a bracket that looks like this and attaching it to your bellhousing bolts:

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About $63 from Mustangsunlimited. Other Mustang vendors may offer them too.

 

[Boss.Hoss.Ross]

Tim, thanks for the great exploded view.

I do have a 74 block, so i have the threaded hole. My problem is that I bought a clutch pedal assy and zbar from a donor granada, but i believe it may have been a 6cyl, or something, because the block side pivot is a funky bracket,

(its above the z-bar, to the left of the pedal pushrod)

but the bar lines right up with the hole in the block, so i cut the ball off and welded it to a gr.8 bolt that fits the hole. my only problem now is that I think I lost some strength here. I was wondering if anyone knows where the block pivot is available from nowadays?

 

[65ShelbyClone]

I was wondering if anyone knows where the block pivot is available from nowadays?

Your block-side pivot looks a lot like the aftermarket ones for roller blocks.

The factory stubby ones are available from most Mustang suppliers and are much cheaper than the bracket retrofit type.

Also a note on the retrofits, they don't work with a scattershield unless you make some hollow metal posts to go under it. They were meant to be used over the thicker cast bellhousing flange.