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1971-tetanus-shot · 11-14-2006, 07:16 PM

If I z my frame 3 inchs in the front and raise the trasmission, what do I do about the clutch linkage? Will it continue to work correctly , do I have to ditch it (I don't want to) or do leave the transmission alone and lower the motor mounts (is that possible to do 3 inchs?) I have the motor out and forgot to measure the motor to crossmember clearence.
Thanks
Andy

SCOTI · 11-14-2006, 09:26 PM

I would say you will need to switch to a hydraulic set-up or modify the stock linkage. My guess is the hyd clutch would be easier to do.

thekid54 · 11-15-2006, 12:50 AM

Yes hydraulic clutch would make things a lot easier. They came stock on '60-'62 trucks. I thought about ditching my hydraulic clutch but decided to keep it considering I also Z'd my frame 3". Do you have a column shift or floor shift trans.? I have a column shift trans, so I also have to figure out what to do with the shift linkages that go to the trans.

1971-tetanus-shot · 11-15-2006, 05:33 PM

I have a floor shift trans, I got to thinking, If I lower the motor 1 1/2 inchs and raise the transmission 1 1/2 inchs That will even it out and I might get away with using stock linkage by just adjusting it, Never know till I try though

11-14-2006, 07:16 PM	#1
1971-tetanus-shot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 30	Z'd frame and manual trans questions If I z my frame 3 inchs in the front and raise the trasmission, what do I do about the clutch linkage? Will it continue to work correctly , do I have to ditch it (I don't want to) or do leave the transmission alone and lower the motor mounts (is that possible to do 3 inchs?) I have the motor out and forgot to measure the motor to crossmember clearence. Thanks Andy

11-14-2006, 09:26 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,923	Re: Z'd frame and manual trans questions I would say you will need to switch to a hydraulic set-up or modify the stock linkage. My guess is the hyd clutch would be easier to do. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-15-2006, 12:50 AM	#3
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Z'd frame and manual trans questions Yes hydraulic clutch would make things a lot easier. They came stock on '60-'62 trucks. I thought about ditching my hydraulic clutch but decided to keep it considering I also Z'd my frame 3". Do you have a column shift or floor shift trans.? I have a column shift trans, so I also have to figure out what to do with the shift linkages that go to the trans.

11-15-2006, 05:33 PM	#4
1971-tetanus-shot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 30	Re: Z'd frame and manual trans questions I have a floor shift trans, I got to thinking, If I lower the motor 1 1/2 inchs and raise the transmission 1 1/2 inchs That will even it out and I might get away with using stock linkage by just adjusting it, Never know till I try though



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