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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Clutch Pedal Z-Bar for 302 engine swap

My son and I are building a '51 for my son's sixteenth birthday. I have a '68 model 302 and a toploader 4-speed (3/overdrive) to swap in it. The previous owner had already swapped to a 302/c4 and removed the clutch z-bar.

Have any of you guys made this swap and can you give any guidance?

Any and all help is appreciated!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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I would probably go hydraulic or to a cable system. You could probably use a set up for a Mustang or similar and convert it to your needs.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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I finishing my clutch now. I will be out of town for a week when I get back I can put a couple of pic what I did. George
 
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Originally Posted by Marty Davis
My son and I are building a '51 for my son's sixteenth birthday. I have a '68 model 302 and a toploader 4-speed (3/overdrive) to swap in it. The previous owner had already swapped to a 302/c4 and removed the clutch z-bar.

Have any of you guys made this swap and can you give any guidance?

Any and all help is appreciated!
What is the 4 speed trans from...that you are calling a 3/overdrive?

It's definitely not from any 1965/77 Mustang!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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What is the 4 speed trans from...that you are calling a 3/overdrive?

It's definitely not from any 1965/77 Mustang!


I believe it is a TREMEC RUG transmission. I am not sure of it's origin. I bought engine and transmission separately.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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I finishing my clutch now. I will be out of town for a week when I get back I can put a couple of pic what I did. George


Thank you, George. That would be great.
Marty
 
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I believe it is a TREMEC RUG transmission. I am not sure of it's origin. I bought engine and transmission separately.
RUG SR-OD Single Rail 4 Speed Overdrive: 1978/83 F100/150 300/302.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Marty here is a few pics of what I did . In the pic you will see the bell Crank I am following Mike AKA Rimrock on the design of his bell crank. Also you can see the slave cylinder . It appears to be working or at least it pushes the clutch arm and I can turn the trans. Hope maybe this might help . George
 
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Thank you George
 
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