Quick clutch rod & clutch fork question... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big Bad 1972 Blazer · 06-06-2005, 10:56 PM

Good evening. With the late nights working on the Blazer (trying to get it fully functional for a June 23rd run to the dunes)...I think I'm suffering from lack of brain function. I've completely gone blank on how the z-bracket clutch rod mates up to the clutch fork. I'd be forever indebted to somebody if they can shoot me a pic or two of that area. I think I've got all of the needed parts, but Gollie if I can't get them to fit right....trannies have never been my strong suit......

Much thanks.

1972ChevyGuy · 06-07-2005, 03:36 AM

You might need to jack up the motor or use a big hammer

One end goes on the ball thats screwed into the block, the other onto the frame. Shoot me ur email, Ill take pics tomorrow morning for ya if nobody else has em.

shifty · 06-07-2005, 03:38 PM

Let me know if you might need a clutch fork or the spring for the pedal. I've got both in brand new shape, unpainted and ready to go. I'll be happy to part with them.

Pretty sure it's the correct fork for our trucks, but the one I have is slightly larger than my current fork. I can show pics if needed.

Big Bad 1972 Blazer · 06-07-2005, 11:36 PM

Shifty...thanks for the offer, but I'm set on those parts. I'm just looking to confirm the clutch fork set up....I think I figured it out tonight, but I'm looking for a pic or two to confirm that I'm got the fork, z-bracket to clutch fork rod, & the couple of little parts in that area set up right. Thanks again....

1972ChevyGuy · 06-08-2005, 02:13 AM

Sorry man, it rained like a motha-$%@ today.

Big Bad 1972 Blazer · 06-08-2005, 08:47 AM

We are getting it today...no biggie...I appreciate your help!

hotrodmtodd · 06-08-2005, 11:15 PM

BB,
We talked about this in detail a few months ago. Just curious where you wound up putting the pivot ball and what what engine mount holes you used?
I FINALLY found someone with a factory BB/4-speed/2WD that sent me some pictures. I know yours is 4X4 so I was wondering what YOU did. It wound up being a VERY unique setup for my truck. The parts are on their way from MA.
I am going to post them for all to see when they arrive. I found it to be VERY interesting from a learning standpoint. I will DEFINITELY be fabbing a few duplicates of the engine bracket. Take care, and shoot me a PM if you have any questions, Mike

Big Bad 1972 Blazer · 06-09-2005, 07:52 AM

Mike...the set-up I used ended up being really slick. I used a Z-bracket of a '78, which uses the rear pivot ball location on the block. The rear lcoation cleared my headers nicely. I used the frame backet off of the same '78. I ended up drilling a couple of new holes in the frame to mount the frame bracket, nothing major there. Next came the kinda cool part....I've got a 3" body lift on my Blazer, the clutch pedal to z-bracket rod from the '78 would have needed to be lenthened to fit right on my truck. When I started looking at it closer though and played with a few parts that I had laying around the garage, I found the the rod from a six cylinder 67-72 fit almost perfectly. I had to drill a new hole in the dash for the rod, but other than that it literally was a drop in application...no mods required to the rod....that was nice considering the lift on my truck. The six cylinder z-bracket to clutch fork rod was also a perfect fit. Although I had a little trouble at the clutch fork end just getting the rod retained correctly. I'll snap a few pics and send them over so you can see the set-up that I ended up using.

06-06-2005, 10:56 PM	#1
Big Bad 1972 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Armada, MI 48188 Posts: 83	Quick clutch rod & clutch fork question... Good evening. With the late nights working on the Blazer (trying to get it fully functional for a June 23rd run to the dunes)...I think I'm suffering from lack of brain function. I've completely gone blank on how the z-bracket clutch rod mates up to the clutch fork. I'd be forever indebted to somebody if they can shoot me a pic or two of that area. I think I've got all of the needed parts, but Gollie if I can't get them to fit right....trannies have never been my strong suit...... Much thanks.

06-07-2005, 03:38 PM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Let me know if you might need a clutch fork or the spring for the pedal. I've got both in brand new shape, unpainted and ready to go. I'll be happy to part with them. Pretty sure it's the correct fork for our trucks, but the one I have is slightly larger than my current fork. I can show pics if needed. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-08-2005, 11:15 PM	#7
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Which Hole Did You Use? BB, We talked about this in detail a few months ago. Just curious where you wound up putting the pivot ball and what what engine mount holes you used? I FINALLY found someone with a factory BB/4-speed/2WD that sent me some pictures. I know yours is 4X4 so I was wondering what YOU did. It wound up being a VERY unique setup for my truck. The parts are on their way from MA. I am going to post them for all to see when they arrive. I found it to be VERY interesting from a learning standpoint. I will DEFINITELY be fabbing a few duplicates of the engine bracket. Take care, and shoot me a PM if you have any questions, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

06-07-2005, 03:36 AM	#2
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	You might need to jack up the motor or use a big hammer One end goes on the ball thats screwed into the block, the other onto the frame. Shoot me ur email, Ill take pics tomorrow morning for ya if nobody else has em.

06-07-2005, 11:36 PM	#4
Big Bad 1972 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Armada, MI 48188 Posts: 83	Shifty...thanks for the offer, but I'm set on those parts. I'm just looking to confirm the clutch fork set up....I think I figured it out tonight, but I'm looking for a pic or two to confirm that I'm got the fork, z-bracket to clutch fork rod, & the couple of little parts in that area set up right. Thanks again....

06-08-2005, 02:13 AM	#5
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Sorry man, it rained like a motha-$%@ today.

06-08-2005, 08:47 AM	#6
Big Bad 1972 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Armada, MI 48188 Posts: 83	We are getting it today...no biggie...I appreciate your help!

06-09-2005, 07:52 AM	#8
Big Bad 1972 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Armada, MI 48188 Posts: 83	Mike...the set-up I used ended up being really slick. I used a Z-bracket of a '78, which uses the rear pivot ball location on the block. The rear lcoation cleared my headers nicely. I used the frame backet off of the same '78. I ended up drilling a couple of new holes in the frame to mount the frame bracket, nothing major there. Next came the kinda cool part....I've got a 3" body lift on my Blazer, the clutch pedal to z-bracket rod from the '78 would have needed to be lenthened to fit right on my truck. When I started looking at it closer though and played with a few parts that I had laying around the garage, I found the the rod from a six cylinder 67-72 fit almost perfectly. I had to drill a new hole in the dash for the rod, but other than that it literally was a drop in application...no mods required to the rod....that was nice considering the lift on my truck. The six cylinder z-bracket to clutch fork rod was also a perfect fit. Although I had a little trouble at the clutch fork end just getting the rod retained correctly. I'll snap a few pics and send them over so you can see the set-up that I ended up using.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.