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On my 1979 Vette there is a part that sticks out on the side of the motor next to the oil dip stick and oil filter, does anyone know what this is and what it is for. Notice it was bent a bit, not sure why. Please see the picture with red arrow pointing to the part I am asking about.
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The ball stud for a clutch counter shaft?
Is your car a stick or is this not the original motor?
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Default "Z" bar stud.
Part of the clutch linkage. Get a AIM (assembly instruction manual)
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The ball stud for a clutch counter shaft?
Is your car a stick or is this not the original motor?
Yes it is manual, thanks. I noticed the threaded portion is bent not sure if it should be like that
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remove it and determine why it cannt be fully threaded into the block
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Hi,
Here's the stud with the z-bar in place. The 'ball' is inserted in the end of the bar.
This is looking up from below.
The stud is pretty 'hefty' so it would take quite a blow to bend it!
Your stud still has the 'seal' on it.

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I believe you can buy a new one for cheap from NAPA
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi,
Here's the stud with the z-bar in place. The 'ball' is inserted in the end of the bar.
This is looking up from below.
The stud is pretty 'hefty' so it would take quite a blow to bend it!
Your stud still has the 'seal' on it.

Regards,
Alan

Thanks a bunch ALan, great picture. Here is a pic of mine, looks like I did something to it, bent for sure.
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Is it possible that you bent it while removing the engine ?
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Is it possible that you bent it while removing the engine ?
I think you are right on, I bet that is exactly what happened. I found a place on line that had the part for $14 including shipping, real GM part. thanks

http://stores.ebay.com/RADLEY-GM-WHO...p2047675.l2563
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