What's up with 4 speed linkage, 68 Charger

[MaMopar]

How often is the linkage supposed to be adjusted (tightened up)?  We tightened this up 3 weeks ago, only take the Charger out on weekends.  The pedal dropped 2" again.  I never had a 4 speed muscle car before.  Is this normal to adjust this every couple of weeks, or does it need tightened up every time we take her out?  This really seems strange.  I have had 98 Dodge Neon R/T & 06 PT Cruiser GT both 5 speed, never had this happen.  What's up with this.  Any ideas or suggestions.

MaMopar

[Ghoste]

Just based on my experiences, it can be normal.  I think it dpends on how heavy the clutch is and how often it is used and so forth.  I have had four speed cars that went relatively long between adjustments and I have had them that needed it every one or two weeks.

[John_Kunkel]

Check the welds on the Z-bar where the levers are welded to the tube. They sometimes break and the lever slowly pulls away from the tube with each pedal stroke.

[MaMopar]

Thank you guys,

The Z-bar welds are ok,  we'll do whatever it takes to keep her tightened up.  There are no lock washers, are there supposed to be?

MaMopar

[tecmopar]

If your talking about that dopey split nut that holds the cup washer, Its a single nut set-up but I always double nut it so it can't move, good luck.

[Chryco Psycho]

if it is a Mopar / Hays Pressure plate , we have run into 4 in a row that do not work correctly & had to be replaced due to constant adjustment , Mopar actually refunded the $$.... weird  they never admit to a problem with their stuff

[MaMopar]

After lots of adjusting, I think We'll have to replace something.  We have adjusted out toward the rear of the car this made the clutch engage all the time.  Then back in the other way, I can't seem to find the sweet spot.  I get 1st thru 4th ok then reverse grinds, or I get reverse and 1st grinds.  Probably something needs replaced.  The linkage was all screwed up when we purchased the car.  The clutch adjuster was not @ 90 degrees.  The Z-bar was flopping around, not tight. I just wonder what knuckle head undid all that was right with this car.  Some guys have a better idea, probably a Pford, cause they are still looking for a better idea.  We'll get this fixed up over the winter and next spring it'll all be good.