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Topic: Z bar play
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-09-2004 12:38 PM
   
i was reading some forums on clutch chatter since my coupe has a bad case of it and i read z bar play can do it. well i went out today and grabbed that z bar ... whoo terriable movement. now i noticed it moving were it mounts to the engine. what do i do? what do i need? how do i take it apart? im pretty dumb founded about this bar so all the help would be great. its a 200 ci 66 3 speed.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2047
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-09-2004 01:19 PM
I don't know about a 6, but as I recall a V8s Z-bar has a nylon-like bushing inside the Z-bar tube at either end & a felt washer to help hold the grease inside. Some Z-bars had a grease zert in the center and others needed one. If I were you, I'd get out my Chilton's book or Jim Osborn Reproductions Manual or see my local FoMoCo parts man and look at his microfische records as to just what is supposed to be at each end. To start the removing process, I'd say disconnect the pushrod R-clips then unbolt the frame mount.....it should come easy from there. Good Luck!
Ryan 
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 240
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-09-2004 02:46 PM
Most Mustang catalog vendors sell new Z-bars, bushings, and other components. Also, check the Z-bar itself as some are worn internally and new nylon bushings wouldn't help much. On the V8 cars, the frame side mount can be unbolted to remove the Z-bar. There are also many other factors that can cause clutch chatter; but since your Z-bar seems to be worn, it won't hurt to start there.------------------
Bernie Frank
66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph)
85 GT (preserved)
2000 SVT CONTOUR
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-09-2004 09:11 PM
ok so you think it would help? buying the rebuild kit? hes got like a piece of rubber being held on by a cable tie wrapped around so im thinking the z bar is broken at the motor end. we will see im gonna order the rebuild kit first and if i need a new z bar il just have to rig it up again.
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1416
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-11-2004 01:07 PM
I have to say that in my opinion if the clutch is chattering I doubt its the Z-Bar. Even if its worn the spring will take up any slopp. and if you adjust the free play it should not effect it up to a point.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-11-2004 06:50 PM
well i think im gonna order the rebuild kit for it anyway. one thing that i noticed was it slid side to side. so i guess i need to drop the tranny then to get a look at the flywheel. make sure all that stuff is ok------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1416
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-11-2004 07:03 PM
That won't hurt a thing. It can't be a bad thing.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1217
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-11-2004 07:20 PM
the kid i bought the car off of said it was a h and r ceramic racing clutch. it could be but not sure (h and r ) is a clutch company in bristol pa. i just want to get it fixed before the car falls apart another thing is. it stops when i give it alot of gas and let the clutch out slow------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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