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1967coupe

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My z bar is coming loose on the engine side. I can pop it back in but it won't stay after I push in the clutch a few times. What is causing this and what do I need to fix it?
 

Dark Knight

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did you check the framse side mount to make sure it isnt loose? and there's a plastic bushing that goes on the end of the block mount, might be worn out..
 
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Sounds like the frame side mount needs to move closer to the engine to keep the z bar tighter. If there's a lot of side to side flop in the z bar, you might have to change out the plastic bushings that are on the mounts, both engine side and frame side.
 

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What's the best way to get the z bar out? I got all new bushings and washers.
 

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the engine side mount unbolts from the block, and you just swing the arm out most of the time. the chassis side mount also unbolts if you need it to.
 

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1967coupe said:
What's the best way to get the z bar out?
Click to expand...

It's not really that hard, but if you have full length headers, a few choice four letter words really help.
 
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