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Clutch linkage (Z-bar linkage) lubrication?

Started by mysil bergsprekken, June 15, 2011, 06:47:22 PM

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mysil bergsprekken

Do I need to grease up all the parts in the clutch linkage. All the bushings and everything around the z-bar linkage?
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gtx6970

Yes, I just use a quality hi-temp wheel bearing grease.

A383Wing

I put a zerk fitting in mine and use grease gun

mysil bergsprekken

Quote from: gtx6970 on June 15, 2011, 07:10:45 PM
Yes, I just use a quality hi-temp wheel bearing grease.

Will do! I plan on using the mopar wheel bearing grease. "New Chrysler ultra-high temperature wheel bearing grease for front wheel bearings".
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mysil bergsprekken

Quote from: A383Wing on June 15, 2011, 09:07:47 PM
I put a zerk fitting in mine and use grease gun

Interesting. Where exactly do you install the grease fitting??
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A383Wing

in the middle of the "Z" bar between both ends

mysil bergsprekken

Alright. and in which direction does the zerk fitting point? downwards, up, front og back? (when the clutch in not engaged)
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A383Wing

you can put it any direction that you want....I put mine down so I can get the grease gun hose on it from underneath so when I'm greasing the front end, I'm already under the car

mysil bergsprekken

ok. Thanks for your advice! Maybe aiming it towards the rear, if possible hence to clearance, is a good idea. Might be less exposed and not gathering as much dirt. Will look into it.
What fabric is the z bar? (alu, steel?)
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Rolling_Thunder

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mysil bergsprekken

Good, that will make it easier to install the zerk fittings, compared to when I installed zerk fittings on the windshield wiper pivots.
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resq302

I thought my Z bar was original and it has a zerk fitting in it already.  Almost dead center with the grease fitting facing 6 o clock straight down.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

elacruze

I just made sure everything was perfectly clean and used plenty of high-quality bicycle grade white grease, with new seals.
1968 505" EFI 4-speed
1968 D200 Camper Special, 318/2bbl/4spd/4.10
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gtx6970

Quote from: resq302 on June 22, 2011, 06:39:58 AM
I thought my Z bar was original and it has a zerk fitting in it already.  Almost dead center with the grease fitting facing 6 o clock straight down.

someone added it, no zerk fitting was ever factory in the Z-bar any year,,,,,,, that I know of.

resq302

Quote from: gtx6970 on June 22, 2011, 08:29:24 AM
Quote from: resq302 on June 22, 2011, 06:39:58 AM
I thought my Z bar was original and it has a zerk fitting in it already.  Almost dead center with the grease fitting facing 6 o clock straight down.

someone added it, no zerk fitting was ever factory in the Z-bar any year,,,,,,, that I know of.

Figures.  Well, at least you cant see it when you look in from the engine compartment! :lol:
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

440

-1 point  :lol:

Good idea... I'll have to add one myself....

resq302

WHAT?!?!?  A FULL point?  I would have thought that would have been 1/2 point max!   :smilielol:
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto