Need help getting ZF fork off bell housing.
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From: Rolling Meadows IL
Need help getting ZF fork off bell housing.
I am working on a 4+3 to ZF swap. I have a ZF bell housing (off the car) that the pivot stud hex is rounded off so I can’t unbolt the pivot and I can’t slide the fork off the pivot, it hits the side of the BH.
Any ideas how to get the fork arm off the stud. I am ready to cut the thing off.
Any ideas how to get the fork arm off the stud. I am ready to cut the thing off.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Cave Creek AZ
Need help getting ZF fork off bell housing.
You've got the idea...
When in this perdicament (lost count after 10 times), we cut the ball stud off using a 4-1/2" cut-off wheel on a pneumatic cut-off hand held saw. We've tried many other ways but this is the most efficient method providing you have a steady hand. ;-) Once the stud is cut, a 1-1/8" socket will drive out the rest (counterwise to loosen from the flywheel side). Be Carfull and Good luck.
Best Regards,
Bill Boudreau (ZFDoc)
ZR51 Performance
(602) 319-6575
When in this perdicament (lost count after 10 times), we cut the ball stud off using a 4-1/2" cut-off wheel on a pneumatic cut-off hand held saw. We've tried many other ways but this is the most efficient method providing you have a steady hand. ;-) Once the stud is cut, a 1-1/8" socket will drive out the rest (counterwise to loosen from the flywheel side). Be Carfull and Good luck.
Best Regards,
Bill Boudreau (ZFDoc)
ZR51 Performance
(602) 319-6575
