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Post by spud on Jan 24, 2024 8:01:04 GMT -8
Hmmm. I dunno zactly, it sounds like you are describing where the pushrod contacts the outside end of the fork. That end of the fork sometimes has options, The wedge is typical gm , its ok if the pushrod comes in good and straight, but it can cause irregular loading of the fork and release beaRing if the rod is at an angle I did what i always do, use a 3/8 sperical rod end on the z bar, and took a 3/8 bolt, threaded it into the rod end, cut the head of the bolt off, cut it to length, then ground a bullet end on the cut, and set it into the dimple. A spring from the z bar to the fork hold it in as usual. The wear problems is generally at the point the pushrod goes into the z bar. I eliminate that by using a spherical rod end. The point where the pushrod bullet pushes on the fork doesnt seem to be a problem. If you have a hole with the wedge groove dimpled in, you have to use the wedge, or find one of those special nylon bullets, that go on a rod, or the rod with the nylon bullet welded on. It all depends on if your fork has a dimple, a dimpled hole, or a hole with the dimpled wedge slot. So theres variation. I think my fork had both. The inner dimple gets you faster clutch action and more travel, outer hole is opposite effect. If you really wanna go all out you can weld a bracket to the fork in any posistion for your own custom level of clutch travel. I limit travel by making a stop under the pedal rod out if 1” thick rubber and screw it to the firewall. Hope that helps. You might post a pic of your fork outer end and i could comment on what i might do.
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Post by javtwotone on Jan 24, 2024 12:01:52 GMT -8
I'm seriously a computer dumb-ass AND mainly use the work computer for all this, so pictures won't be happening... At least not on here, GAYMC makes it simple enough that even I can do it and the computer police haven't shut me down yet. I have the hole with the dimpled wedge slot, so I made my own wedge out of some UHMW plastic. Shit's pretty damn hard. I think it will fine, I was just curious as to what you came up, but I didn't know there were other fork styles available for this bellhousing. I had to shorten the arm off the Z bar from the T-5 set-up anyway, so I was able to line it up with the fork nice and straight. I've done the spherical rod end before, but actually forgot about them until you brought it up. may go that route for the Z bar end. Thanks
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Post by spud on Jan 24, 2024 16:53:10 GMT -8
Well like we say sometimes, it’ ll be fine. Maybe better than fine. And if it gets to where it aint so fine, well fix it.
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Post by javtwotone on Jan 25, 2024 3:46:11 GMT -8
Yep, not like I couldn't get it home without clutch disengagement..
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