Clutch Cross Shaft

[rgtrough]

Hey guys,not sure if this is what the part is called but it is the part of the clutch linkage that attaches to the block and a 1/4" or 5/16" bolt with lock nut on the other end. It seems to me that the end with the bolt has alot of play, allowing the cross shaft to move front to back before it rotates.:confused Does this make sense to anyone? Is there a fix or is a new shaft needed?
Any helpful info greatly appreciated.

 

[BigJimZ16]

Hey guys,not sure if this is what the part is called but it is the part of the clutch linkage that attaches to the block and a 1/4" or 5/16" bolt with lock nut on the other end. It seems to me that the end with the bolt has alot of play, allowing the cross shaft to move front to back before it rotates.:confused Does this make sense to anyone? Is there a fix or is a new shaft needed?
Any helpful info greatly appreciated.

That "bolt" is actually a ball-stud, and yes it can wear out like any other moving part.

 

[jims427400]

I agree.. changed mine last year, very easy to do.Make sure you also get the felt seal to keep grease from coming out the end.

 

[rgtrough]

Hey guys thanks for the replies. Do I replace the entire shaft or just the "bolt" ball stud?

 

[BigJimZ16]

Hey guys thanks for the replies. Do I replace the entire shaft or just the "bolt" ball stud?

If it were my Vette, I'd change both ballstuds and felts. Make sure it gets greased real well.

 

[rgtrough]

Thanks for the quick replies.

 

[JohnZ]

It's highly unlikely that the tubular cross-shaft needs replacing. Get a rebuild kit for the frame bracket end (new ball stud, delrin seats, retainer, felt washer, special washer and nut), and a new ball stud with rubber seal on the other end that screws into the block. There were four different cross shafts, and they'll probably send you the wrong one.

 

[Bolisk]

I concur with JohnZ.

Only reason to get a new Z bar is if there is something obviously wrong with it (like badly bent) Because getting the right replacement is a bit of a hastle.

Make sure you fill the bar with grease (via the zerk fitting) after you get it all together.

When all is said and done. . .it shoudl feel nice and tight while being smooth.

FYI, the reason why there are ball joints there are two fold, so the Z bar can rotate like it should when you press the pedal. . .and also so that it doesn't get ripped apart when you step on the gas, and the enging torqs over and moves.