66 BOP Abody clutch linkage problems

[gearheads78]

I think I have some mis matched parts. What do I need to get it all working.

Here is what I have


The z-bar came used was advertised as for 64-66 Abody. It has a big hole at the pedal end. Measurements are aprox 7 3/4" wide, 6" center to center on the top bracket and 4" on the bottom. I got a bushing for the large hole. The pedal linkage from Parts Place says its for 64-66 BOP abody cars but the shaft on both ends is way too short to reach through the bushing that needs to get pressed in my Z-bar.

Also there is no hole for the grease fitting that came with the rebuild kit for the z-bar and I have no idea what to do with the round felt pieces.

The other thing I need to know is where the two springs hook to?


This piece is advertised as 1966 Cutlass only and looks nothing like mine. It does look like the one end is long enough to reach through my wide bushing.

[1 Dwn Cam]

Have you considered ditching this idea and going hydraulic? That way it's plug and play.

[gearheads78]

It would be nice but I have about $60.00 tied up in this and not $400-500.00 the hydraulics would cost. I think I have it figured out. It comes down to the new original replacement rod from Parts Place is not made correctly. Imagine that from an aftermarket part