I would have sworn that I had every major clutch linkage component for my 4 speed swap, but now that I’m finally starting to put my car back together I can’t find the upper clutch push rod anywhere. This is the piece (p/n- 463507) that connects the clutch pedal to the z bar. If you have one (oem or aftermarket) to sell for a decent price please let me know. Thanks!
WANTED Upper Clutch Push Rod
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Like anything for '78 up A/G's theyare over priced. But The Parts Place in Illinois has a it for $56 & free ship on Eaby.
1978-88 GM G Body Manual Trans Upper Clutch Push Rod From Clutch Pedal To Z Bar | eBay
This rod goes from the clutch pedal to the z-bar. This item is sold individually only. From Clutch Pedal to Z Bar. Manual Trans Upper Clutch Push Rod. About The Parts Place The Parts Place Inc. has been serving the muscle car industry since 1990, taking care of the past and present to preserve...
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Yup, and OPGI has them (not currently in stock) for like $49. And I fully agree that the new ones are overpriced, which is why I prefer to find a used one instead. hahaLike anything for '78 up A/G's theyare over priced. But The Parts Place in Illinois has a it for $56 & free ship on Eaby.
1978-88 GM G Body Manual Trans Upper Clutch Push Rod From Clutch Pedal To Z Bar | eBay
This rod goes from the clutch pedal to the z-bar. This item is sold individually only. From Clutch Pedal to Z Bar. Manual Trans Upper Clutch Push Rod. About The Parts Place The Parts Place Inc. has been serving the muscle car industry since 1990, taking care of the past and present to preserve...www.ebay.com
I got lucky some years back for an NOS one for way cheaper. Now I should get another one/better one for Jr.'s conversion cause my extra has grooves worn in the stud ends.
There is a kit with two heim joints that does not wear down or come apart like the stock rod. Bonnewagon had a write-up.
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I also hated the cheapola lower push rod that GM used. I prefer the Big Block Chevy style. I also got tired of replacing the upper clutch pedal push rod which wears out fast at the contact points. I sprung for the spherical ball end rod set. MUCH stouter and they don't wear out like the stock rod.
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Yeah, I’ve seen that too. Definitely a better setup than the factory piece, but I’m trying to make everything as factory-appearing as I can.There is a kit with two heim joints that does not wear down or come apart like the stock rod. Bonnewagon had a write-up.
Manual linkage install help
I also hated the cheapola lower push rod that GM used. I prefer the Big Block Chevy style. I also got tired of replacing the upper clutch pedal push rod which wears out fast at the contact points. I sprung for the spherical ball end rod set. MUCH stouter and they don't wear out like the stock rod.
New clutch plates (discs) can be inherently fuzzie" ...in other words for a while you will notice they are dragging when shift comes to shove...thicknesses of flywheels or throw out bearings say little but rarely are the problem. I have noticed clutch plates being sized to the max.. and mentioned elsewhere will not release completely upon disengagement.In times past I've had the pleasure of creeping to a nearby hill abd frying the clutch over a period of say 12 to 15 minets allowing half that time for cooling of the clutch being sized down to fit the space between the flywheel and pressure plate " lol" Said sizing process", intails getting to a hill ( easiest way)or parking brake dragging ?" there by depressing the clutch ( car in gear ) say useing 2nd gear and then giving it gas say 3000 rpm then letting the clutch fry for say 25 or 30 seconds where upon you stop frying and put the trans in neutral (let foot off then)for while say 90 seconds ( cooling ect) then repeat the frying for another 20 second's or so ...you get the idea... .It may take you 10 to 15 minits total ,but you should have a better shifting process"aftewards.This excludes: a no shift scenario'of a mismatched" throw out bearing, or leaky slave clutch' ,ect (in those cases)... I beleave you will resolve this by...the time...you read this...but if not my .02 cents worth
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