Mike in Boston
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Any pics of the Zbar with that spring seal holder thingy, that wraps around the bar, in its position? I can't figure out its purpose.
have a pro work on it.
Mine was shoved in by who knows who. It was a bad install. Almost anything can be a crap job I guess. Lots of jobs on this site are described as simple. Simple for those who have done them before.Seriously !?!?
1) place bushing halves over outer ball stud and insert in z bar
2) place bushing halves over inner ball stud (on bellhousing)
3) push z bar over inner ball/bushing halves until groove aligns with holes - install clip
4) position outer ball stud on frame bracket and tighten nut.
Now did that really need a "pro" ??
Was this a dry fit prior to placing the dust boot?View attachment 413736 View attachment 413737 View attachment 413738 View attachment 413739 View attachment 413740
There is a clip that hasn't been installed over the pin yet.
Thanks! I also like how you have everything set up and detailed...Looks great!Wow, someone has a good eye for detail. I do have the boot. I left it off during a dry fit and test runs. Plenty of work to do yet.
I am more concerned with things like which side the pedal rod hits the pivot on the z-bar and such. I always fight to get that dang thing back together.
Then the nut will be on backwards per service manual.Wow, very nice work. I have all new stuff from Brewer's for the bottom end of things, but my old homebrew z-bar isn't nearly as pretty, for example.
I think I'd turn the adjuster nut around, so that the flat shoulder butts up against the thick washer instead of the castle locking part of it.
I am more concerned with things like which side the pedal rod hits the pivot on the z-bar and such. I always fight to get that dang thing back together.
Right you are, as the FSM diagram that Texas Bee posted shows.There is a reason the nut goes on "backwards". The washer presses on the taper and the pressure holds it tight - otherwise it would work itself loose.
You buying?Rip that stuff out and go hydraulic, problem solved.