Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LDO · 12-30-2014, 08:19 PM

I am rebuilding the z-bar on my 66 c10 with a SBC and Saginaw 4 speed. I'm not sure what is missing as far as the internals go since this stuff was put together rather shabily by the PO.

I've checked around and some kits (Camaros & Chevelles) have 3 plastic 'cups' some have two. Others have 2 felt washers, others only one.

Can someone tell me the order of the parts and where to source a parts kit?

The actual bar itself is in good shape but I need all the guts, clips, etc...

Pics would be great!
Thanks in advance.

Lugnutz65 · 12-30-2014, 10:16 PM

I rebuilt mine recently. I had 3 Z bars to chose from. I tend to grab stuff like this at salvage yards. This is on a 250ci, not a V8.

Lugnutz65 · 12-30-2014, 10:22 PM

IIRC, the engine side did not have a plastic cup. There was no lip inside to keep any such cup in place. The felt is merely used as a practical way to keep grease inside and dust away from the grease.

LDO · 12-31-2014, 02:39 AM

Where did you purchase the new parts from?

padresag · 12-31-2014, 03:11 AM

look at the LMC cataloque http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=79
you will also need #7 which is the ball stud which threads into the side of the block. this is in place of the 6cyl brckt and ball stud which you see in lugnutz pic
ron

BLT gmc · 12-31-2014, 10:32 AM

Classic Parts of America is also a good source. Probably the same stuff as LMC, just a personal preference to deal with CPA. Bruce

sambrutay · 12-31-2014, 12:55 PM

these part numbers are common in Chevrolet vehicles. you can do a search for them to see if they fit your application.

this was from a nova. also correct for chevelle many are the same as trucks.

http://www.gmpartswiki.com/query

3898610 Ball Stud (to Frame bracket)
3866568 Ball Stud (to engine)
3743360 Dust seal washer (frame bracket side)
3750692 Frame stud seat retainer spring
3743349 Nylon ball stud seat (x 3)

frankslagoon · 12-31-2014, 01:16 PM

Lignutz did a nice job on that one. everytime ya see one of them layen around grab it. I still had to modify a little to get a clean shot through the headers. that little locking clip that keeps the nut from working back up out of the slot is very important

12-30-2014, 08:19 PM	#1
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild I am rebuilding the z-bar on my 66 c10 with a SBC and Saginaw 4 speed. I'm not sure what is missing as far as the internals go since this stuff was put together rather shabily by the PO. I've checked around and some kits (Camaros & Chevelles) have 3 plastic 'cups' some have two. Others have 2 felt washers, others only one. Can someone tell me the order of the parts and where to source a parts kit? The actual bar itself is in good shape but I need all the guts, clips, etc... Pics would be great! Thanks in advance. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

12-30-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild I rebuilt mine recently. I had 3 Z bars to chose from. I tend to grab stuff like this at salvage yards. This is on a 250ci, not a V8. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild. Last edited by Lugnutz65; 12-30-2014 at 10:24 PM.

12-30-2014, 10:22 PM	#3
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild IIRC, the engine side did not have a plastic cup. There was no lip inside to keep any such cup in place. The felt is merely used as a practical way to keep grease inside and dust away from the grease. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

12-31-2014, 02:39 AM	#4
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild Where did you purchase the new parts from? __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

12-31-2014, 03:11 AM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild look at the LMC cataloque http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=79 you will also need #7 which is the ball stud which threads into the side of the block. this is in place of the 6cyl brckt and ball stud which you see in lugnutz pic ron

12-31-2014, 10:32 AM	#6
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild Classic Parts of America is also a good source. Probably the same stuff as LMC, just a personal preference to deal with CPA. Bruce

12-31-2014, 12:55 PM	#7
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild these part numbers are common in Chevrolet vehicles. you can do a search for them to see if they fit your application. this was from a nova. also correct for chevelle many are the same as trucks. http://www.gmpartswiki.com/query 3898610 Ball Stud (to Frame bracket) 3866568 Ball Stud (to engine) 3743360 Dust seal washer (frame bracket side) 3750692 Frame stud seat retainer spring 3743349 Nylon ball stud seat (x 3) __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

12-31-2014, 01:16 PM	#8
frankslagoon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 537	Re: Z Bar (Bellcrank) rebuild Lignutz did a nice job on that one. everytime ya see one of them layen around grab it. I still had to modify a little to get a clean shot through the headers. that little locking clip that keeps the nut from working back up out of the slot is very important

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