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I have had my 65 mustang for years and finally have come to a spot in life where I can begin to teardown and rebuild. This Z bar linkage was the last thing I needed to figure out how to remove before pulling the 289. Thanks a bunch for the clear and concise videos, I have used multiple so far in my tear down!

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad! That's awesome to hear that you're starting your project. I think we all have one of those "I'm going to get around to it one day" projects. Here is a better video of that linkage if you want to see something more geared up for your 65. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKt_ta2Le6-vY6Q.html

Videos just do not get any better then this one. Great explanations, great camera work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Blessings from Michigan.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Robert for taking the time to comment. It really does help keep me motivated to make these knowing people appreciate them!

Another super clear video. You really do a nice job of explaining everything, and your camera placement/shots are awesome. Thanks so much!

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I actually take quite a bit of time making sure it is being filmed well and it makes me feel good knowing people appreciate it.

Great video! I'm doing that to my 66 Fastback right now. The clutch/brake pedal and that heavy ass spring was a real ball buster.

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Oh ya the spring up on the pedal? Ya they are quite strong.

Thank you again!!! I have a lot of things most of the way figured out but the details you share a so appreciated.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

Great video! I'm rebuilding my 68 and converting from auto to 4 speed. This will help a ton. Thank you!

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Let me know if you need any of the parts to convert!

Great Video keep them coming

@alexgillespie3489

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Love the new content and the gloves of coarse! 👌

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Good thing because I have a wave of content from this 67 on it's way.

Tips on attaching upper z bar spring: Hook onto the firewall first, then attach a nylon string to the spring. pull with one hand while hooking the spring into the hole with another hand.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS VIDEO

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

Thanks for the video. It's going to help me a lot. I swapped the 4 speed in my '66 for a C4 back in 1978. Now I'm putting it back to original and couldn't remember exactly how to do it. I do still remember it was a bitch to change the frame bracket.

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Glad I could help

Great video. Thanks

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

You make this look so easy lol

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Lol it's easy when you can edit out your mistakes 😉

You forgot the wool type seals on the z bar tube to keep the grease in the tube. They take up that slack you used that washer for.

@gartw6381

3 жыл бұрын

That’s right! I noticed the same thing when he described the parts layout on the floor.

Internet gold!!!

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Super! I am new to mustangs and looking forward to digging in. Do you have any videos on replacing '67 shifter linkage bushings

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I actually don't. If you have an automatic, I have a carpet replacement video that gives you a good look at the shifter removal which is pretty much the main part of the shifter bushing replacement.

Should there be a large washer than a very thick felt washer and then the bushing?

this is actually a lot of help I've been thinking of doing this conversion to my 1967 mustang. Also, I have 1969 mustang manual pedals do you know if they are the same as the 67? Thanks!

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, thanks! The 69 pedals are definitely different from 67 and wouldn't work I'm afraid.

Does a 65 with a 68302 zbar spring mount the same way?

I love this channel. I have subscribed and hit thumbs up on your videos. I have question though. When this conversion is complete, does anyone have an issue with leg room when using the clutch? I am 6 ft tall, I have auto trans now, my knee nearly touches the steering wheel now. My concern is, if I do this conversion, I will bang my knee every time I shift. Please comment, thank you.

@AlfsMustangGarage

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am also six feet tall. I don't have issues but if your legs are longer, it may not be the same story. However, you can get seat track extenders for your seats to give you more leg room.

Does the upper spring bracket mount to the hand brake bolts/nuts. Looks like it in the ending of the video.

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes at 13:53 in the video is when I talk about that.

Should I consider any blue loctite on the bolts to the engine block and frame?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not necessary. Those frame bolts aren't going anywhere. Would hate to see one not want to come out years from now. The engine one has a lock washer. It's not going anywhere either.

Doing auto to manual conversion on my ‘68 coupe. Are the z bar to the frame bracket holes already there or predrilled? Or do I have to do some drilling

@AlfsMustangGarage

5 ай бұрын

The holes with threaded nuts should already be there. They built all the cars that way. So if they got a manual transmission, they were there ready to go.

Do they make any clutch linkage kits for a 200 6 cylinder with a 3 speed toploader?

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I would just jump on National Parts Depot's website and narrow your search down by the year of your car and you should find everything you're looking for.

Hello Alf, thansk for such a cool videos. Any chance you can help me with my conversion , I have 68 coupe with 351 cleveland in it with FMX and want to switch it to 4spd toploader which i already bought. I might have a problem as i cant find where to mount a bolt for z bar which should be on the engine block. Also there will be couple more problems, have you ever run into something like that ? I mean havin 68 coupe with 351c and switching to toploader ? Thanks for any help ! Vasek

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

So I have never installed that setup before in a 68. I think the problem you're going to find is finding the right z-bar. 351 Cleveland did not come as an option till 1970 and the z-bar for a 70 will likely not work for a 68. If I were you, I would be looking into a cable clutch conversion. I did a brief Google search and looks like there are some options but some modification will have to be made for a toploader. Good luck and I'm interested in how it goes, so keep me posted.

@vaclavpolivka293

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage well, it is another hit, but we wont give up 🤜 already got a Z bar but not sure about year, probably 68… ok ill let you know , thanks ..

Is the Z-bar and clutch linkage parts different for a 428 4speed 1967 Mustang?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the Z-bar is definitely different for a 428 car.

So if I want to adjust my clutch (starting to wear out but not quite there yet) I just need to adjust the threaded rod toward the firewall further into the clutch fork?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Ya usually you can just adjust it so there is no slack between the fork and rod and see if there is any life left in your disc.

@FNKClassicCars

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage Thank you! I am a Chevy guy but I ended up with a Mustang!

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Oh right on. Same thing happens to me when I work on anything but ford 🤣

Friend, I have a problem and I would like you to help me with it. My Mustang is a '65 model with a 302 engine, T5 transmission, and a 94/04 bellhousing. Is it possible to keep the Z bar or the equalizer bar, and which components should I use?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you would just have to use a bell housing from an early mustang that uses mechanical linkage. I would search NPD for kits to buy.

How would this work with a 351w? There's no thread in the block at all

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

So it sounds like you're using a 351 from a later model that doesn't have the provision for the manual z-bar. So what you need is the adapter that bolts up behind your bell housing. If you're working on a Mustang then, this should work. www.npdlink.com/product/pivot-bracket-clutch-equalizer-bar/105999?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dz-bar%252Badapter%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

How many hours does it take to install a z-bar and linkage kit on a 67 Mustang.otherwords, what does the mechanic book say about how long it takes to do this change out

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Probably about an hour or so for me. As far as book time goes, I don't have a mechanic book for times on old cars.

You're missing washers and felt washers on ball ends. If not z bar well chapter on ends.

Should there be felt washers on both ends?

@AlfsMustangGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's kinda of optional but yes it doesn't hurt to have them.

@cddingle

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage I think the felt washers would have been the difference in the spacer you had to use.

Hello! What headers are you using that don’t hit the z bar?

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

I honestly can't remember what these were on this car.

@raptorjesus99

Жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage darn. Having a hard time finding headers that fit my 67 with a z bar

@AlfsMustangGarage

Жыл бұрын

The last time I bought some to clear a z bar, I was able to narrow down the search through summit racing. It will usually state in the foot notes weather they will work or not.

Question. How similar of a process will this be with a 65 installing a 351w? Sorry im taking a shot in the dark not knowing if you know this info at all?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Just so I understand your question, you want to install a 351 Windsor in a 65?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Or are you just asking about the Z-bar linkage with a 351? The process will be very similar.

@FootageFactory

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage Hey man, thanks for the fast reply. You get a like on both videos bc of that. At 1:23 you mock up a mount, and that mount will work in the block of the 289, but will it work on a 351w at all. Also, is the geometry the same as the 65, or are there too many variables?

@AlfsMustangGarage

2 жыл бұрын

So to be 100% honest, I dont know if this setup will work on the 351. My guess is the answer is yes. The problem is 351s didn't come factory in 65. The geometry will likely be correct, however, you're going to fight clearance with your exhaust because it's such a tight fit anyways. I would have to do more research on that one to give you a confident answer.

@FootageFactory

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlfsMustangGarage to make things even more complicated I have a tci front suspension with shock towers cutout, so there should me more room. The frame rails are the same and that’s where you sandwiched the linkage. Or I could buy a hydraulic/master cylinder/integrated pedal to get rid of the linkages. Either way thanks for letting me pick your brain.