chevelle clutch linkage manual transmission conversion
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- čas přidán 18. 10. 2015
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all my videos are just to give an idea on what to expect and a rough example on how things go together
car is a 70 chevelle and this is the $300 to $400 complete 4 speed conversion kit with pedals, rods, and linkage they sell all over the internet for 68-72 chevelles and el caminos
Thanks for these videos Chris. There’s not many videos on these cars about all the linkages and how to install this kit and yours is VERY helpful, I really appreciate it.
Thanks for posting these videos, I just begun my conversion in my 69 .
Thanks Chris you've helped a lot of people, dude... Don't ever stop teaching the people
Great job, dude
Hey man --Thankx for the vid--!!!!!--- Im trying to get my 70 Monte 4 speed car back together and came across your vibrant and helpful vid--damn love the bright and clear shots.Very helpful
Thanks for video bro, helped me out in a jam especially the firewall hole that you have to drill
Very helpful video, thanks for making it and going into such detail. I'm collecting parts for a 4 speed swap and couldn't find jack shit on the details and this is exactly what I needed.
Thanks realy well explained
You tube does it again, Thanks Chris, excellent detail for the record this video is good to go for the 69 Elcamino..
Thank you Chris , I did the same thing on my 67 nova for a 350 engine, car was already a factory 4 speed , V8 👍🏼
Thanks again Chris. I have reviewed several of your vids. always helpful 👍
Thanks Chris , your videos have been a great plus on this swap I really appreciate ya man 👍
I have a '64 Chevelle so my "Z" bracket is a little different and it needs to be welded on. Your video gives me enough info to get mine mounted. Thanks!
Thank you so much bro I'm doing an auto / manual conversion my self on a 72 cutlass I own and I've been searching videos and I can say your is definitely helpful...👍
Hows that going bro? I'm wanting to do a 6speed swap from auto and kinda iffy about it.
Mines a 71 supreme
Awesome > gave me the detail that added to the assembly manual for my 66 Chevelle! Thanks!
Great video keep them coming
Chris you are friggin awesome!! Thanks for your video's man.
Im doing this same conversion right now and your videos help alot. Keep up the good work and thank you.
Very helpful. Just got a 68 muncie 4 speed and my 95 350 I got has the bolt hole so I'm good to get the pedal assembly, it will be a 1972 FrankenLark...
Man those cylinder walls look good
Hey turn the radio up!!
I love that song😂😅
Thanks for the video
It was a big help
Thanks for sharing this video. I am going to do a similar swap on my 64 Ford Galaxie 460 and C6 to a Top Loader 4 speed. I have everything except for the Z Bar and other springs levers and what not. Thanks again.
i did the same thing on my old 67 fastback mustang GT .. 460 with top loader.. i had to run a hydraulic clutch... nothing fit.. well, it did before exhaust.. make sure you get headers-manifolds in before you even dare attempt a manual linkage set up.. do you have videos?
Dude chris u sir have saved my ass and im only half way tru your 2nd video man .. super thankful man keep it up .. the future of hot rodding depends on people like you .. i like the music too fuxk the haters haha
I have the same geometry issue with lower pushrod. Have to put pushrod contrary to assembly manual diagram in order to line up with clutch fork. But then you cannot effectively adjust it because oil filter is in the way! 70 Chevelle 396 GM Bell crank, GM clutch fork. Time to tweek the Bell crank!
Thanks answered all my problems
solved all your problems
Hey Chris with the 7 washers you used... doesn’t the frame plate have some adjustment to tighten it up instead of washers
When you put that header in, where did you hook the spring up to?
Chris, "Z" bar or Bell crank, the end opposite of the round ball stud next to the oil filter area that attaches to the bracket on the frame: has the round ball stud that goes in the end, then the plastic cover seals it, then there should be a 1/4 inch felt washer, then a metal washer, the screw that is exposed then fits into the frame bracket and is fastened with a star washer and a nut. Six/seven washers is going to create an issue. Be careful!!!
i will let you know if there is a problem.. everything went in there the way it was supposed to.. felt and all.. if anything the bracket may need to be modified to bolt closer... thanks for the heads up..
Fainly found this vedio u are the only one who did this
Hay man really like!! But one ??, I got a 72 elco and I did the same thing, got the “ground up” kit and I noticed the Z bar bracket that bolts to the frame does not line the bar straight. Did you have to mod the brket to make work? Thx
One more thing! The Z bar at the bottom hit the headers! To adjust the clutch!
where did you purchase your kit? I got one but my frame bracket don't have the correct angle!
I appreciate your videos. I used yours to fix and update my 1969 cutlass. As far as the connection between the linkage and the pivot are for the pilot bearing how did you specify what the actual length should be
I’m not sure if you are talking about the play or not??? just give it some clearance.. it’s in the assembly manual how to set it up
What headers did you use. Did they clear the z bar
close. the clutch pedal rod boot is actually supposed to go through the column plate with the column already installed and another retaining plate sandwiching the rubber between the retaining plate and the column plate. that way if you need to replace your boot you dont need to pull your whole column out to do so
thanks.. i will look into that.. i have never payed attention to manual trans cars.. always parted them out ASAP.. everyone i know owns factory AUTO SS models.. do you have a video on the correct set up.. i checked your channel out.. you got a bunch of stuff
I just seen your reply, I was going to say the same thing lol, he's missing that small plate, it's shaped just like the end of the boot.
Good vid... I'm planning on doin my 69... are you still able to use the same headers where that z bar is
yeah
It looks like you left the column shift linkage on your steering column. I'm at that point on mine, any issues leaving it in(space wise)? Thanks, and your videos have helped me build my 70 velle mostly by myself with no mechanical experience prior.
there is some linkage that goes to reverse lock out.. leave that tab with a hole alone it does not come off
@Craft Customs thanks so much brother, I appreciate you.
Hi Chris where does the z bar go
Where do you source your parts? I need to update my 72 Vista Cruiser.
Hello, at 838 mark.... where/how did you run the oil pressure line? what port? Looking at your video to try to find it; I"ve got 402 bbc, and have super comp headers; and manual trans, etc....or can you show me in a video? looked at a few. I have the SS manual gauges to.
watch my aux gauge water temp oil pressure video I show it
Great video! Question: did you hook up backdrive linkage for the steering column.
I didn’t have it.. do you have yours?
@@chriscraft77022 I need 1 more rod to complete the assembly, I was thing of making it myself.
@@denniscaulfield7480 look up stmc in spring tx.. scott is the owner call him and ask him if he has one... he is cool.. (south texas muscle classics)
@@chriscraft77022 Thanks Chris.
big block/small block?
Can anyone help me
What's the name of the thing that bolts into the block above the oil filter that the z bar connects to
clutch fork pivot ball stud
What size threads do the ball pivot stud have on the engine side? 7/16?
Stephen McElroy 1/2” coarse
I just got a 70 chevelle 307 powerglide. I'm going 4 speed conversion soon. You got Facebook?
Nice video Chris but please tape up that fresh engine! You are looking for some serious trouble leaving it open like that!
I put the heads on it that day..
Chris Craft I have a 69 convertible cutlass and I was thinking of doing the conversion. Is the fire wall bracket the same for automatic and 4 speed or do in need to by the pedals, bracket and all the other stuff?
you buy the kit like I did.. it’s just under 400 and has everything.. pedal bracket is the same
hay man, do i need a new set of headers ? i got the "ground up" kit but the Z bar hits the header!!
were headers ordered for a Chevelle? I have never had a z bar hit headers ever
Are there any bushings that go in on the block side of the z bar? I bought the kit from ground up and it only came with 2 bushings
older crappy video, I get it... the 2 bushings go on the frame bracket side... 9:30 the z bar just slides over the engine mounted pivot ball stud
Nothing crappy about it. Thanks for uploading all the vids, you’ve helped a lot with my Chevelle!!
What is attached to the frame where the 7 washers go? I don't have that part in my kit.
little frame bracket that is part of the kit
Need to know what is the best Manual transmission to replace and auto transmission in my 68 Chevelle?
What kinda reply was that? Apologize for asking,For what appears is if you don't know what transmission is the best.
The old school 4 sp Borg & Warner supper T-10.
What I don't like about this is, since the ball stud is attached to the block, it will move up and down when the engine creates torque. The original design allowed a free floating function instead of bolting it to the frame.
this is original design. all gm cars and trucks are like this until maybe the 90s ...i have solid motor mounts.. so maybe run those if you had a concern..
@@chriscraft77022 This is not where the ball stud is located on my 70 Chevelle LS5, far from it.
@@hectorsolis8724 where on earth is it then? my car was not factory manual... but i have seen others and they were like this.. that is a kit i bought for 68-72 gm a bodies.. it is not a universal kit... the frame bracket can only mount in 1 place.. where else could the ball stud possibly mount.. ? it literally, went on there perfect with 0 issues.. and works perfect to this day.. very smooth clutch
@@chriscraft77022 My mistake, it is at the location you said. Long story.
Wish you seen what they sent me 😂 the bar is way too long I'm pissed they back ordered my pedals just my luck they make it hard for a gto smh gonna go down to my Chevelle parts dealer n grab there stuff I bet it will fit and not be over sized like the crap parts place sent me
Does a 68-72 nova have allmost the same setup
I don’t know but go on eBay and see if the chevelle kits say nova in the title.. I have no idea
Modest Mouse at 8:39 :)
What did u hook that spring up to when u got it all together
the spring is for a stock manual trans that has that weird proportion valve up by the master cylinder.. there is no place for it on an auto car so I just stuck it where it fit
Okay thanks
There are different length Z bar’s
Gona be doing a 68 goat you think it will be a bout the same?
exactly the same.. the kit is for 68-72 GM A-body
Did you have factory holes for your clutch bracket ?
Bracket to frame
yes one was a little loose
@@chriscraft77022 your the man Chris thanks bro
Where does the spring go
I don’t know.. I didn’t use it
turn the music off...
sorry, early video before i monitized