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Question for you Auto-to-Manual Tranny conversion Mechs: Is that square-drive plugged hole where the Z-Bar's end pivot ball screws in to?
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Steve
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That's what it looks like to me too. But I am ignorant to the manual tranny setup.Originally Posted by bashcraft
No, that's a pipe plug in an oil port.
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Forward of and below plug #7
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Forward of and below plug #7
GOT IT! Originally Posted by Peterbuilt
Forward of and below plug #7
Thanks so much.
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If by chance you are unable to drill and tap your block, all is not lost. A bracket is made to position the ball stud that bolts to the bell.
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Thanks! Sorta like an L-shaped heavy gauge steel thing huh?Originally Posted by John 65
If by chance you are unable to drill and tap your block, all is not lost. A bracket is made to position the ball stud that bolts to the bell.
About time I check my block more closely.
Much appreciated John.
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I appreciate that piece of advice Jim! Originally Posted by jim-81
Be careful tightening the ball stud into the cast iron block. Don't over do it.
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About time I check my block more closely.
Much appreciated John.
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Yup that's it. I used one on a friends 74 years ago......it did the trick but because it put the stud a little further off the block, the z bar had to be made shorter to fit. Originally Posted by Cavu2u
Thanks! Sorta like an L-shaped heavy gauge steel thing huh?About time I check my block more closely.
Much appreciated John.
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Thanks John. Originally Posted by John 65
Yup that's it. I used one on a friends 74 years ago......it did the trick but because it put the stud a little further off the block, the z bar had to be made shorter to fit.
Since I have to weld the outer Z-bar end bracket on the frame, I could compensate any extra length there.
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No Header clearance issues here.
Thanks folks.
Steve
P.S.: Please note BRASS Freeze Plugs employed.
