Topic: '68 302, Correct clip for lower Z-bar attachment to adjustment rod?

[CharlesTurner]

The assembly manual shows a circular style clip to attach the lower part of the shift Z-bar to the adjusting rod/pin.  The upper is a slide clip according to the assembly manual and supported by what I've seen on original cars.  Seems strange that the lower one would be different.

Any input?  The car is a late April '68 Metuchen GT350 4sp convertible.

[Bob Gaines]

The assembly manual shows a circular style clip to attach the lower part of the shift Z-bar to the adjusting rod/pin.  The upper is a slide clip according to the assembly manual and supported by what I've seen on original cars.  Seems strange that the lower one would be different.

Any input?  The car is a late April '68 Metuchen GT350 4sp convertible.

Do you mean a wave washer?

[CharlesTurner]

Do you mean a wave washer?

No, it's a circular clip, like I've seen on Hurst shift rods.

[TLea]

 Charles I’ve never seen anything but the hairpin clip on the lower Rod

[CharlesTurner]

Charles I’ve never seen anything but the hairpin clip on the lower Rod

Me either, just wanted to make sure based on what is in the assembly manual.

[jwc66k]

That clip, 381619-S2, was documented as being used on all manual transmissions for years 67 thru 70, on the "Z" bar lower end. It's the only application. I know it exists, I have some on the shelf. Being the application in question was a Shelby, that may have had something to do with a different clip being found. As some have asked - what plant? A disclaimer on my part, most of the cars I see on the West Coast are San Jose built.
Jim

[CharlesTurner]

As some have asked - what plant?

Posted that in first message of this topic.

I have a fuzzy recollection of something about the Z bar was carried over with '68 Shelby from '67 (small blocks).

[TonyH]

Looking for one one of these clips (381619-S2) as it appears to be the correct for my car as well.  Does anyone have a good source for them?

v/r
Tony

[Bob Gaines]

Posted that in first message of this topic.

I have a fuzzy recollection of something about the Z bar was carried over with '68 Shelby from '67 (small blocks).

If a GT350 then there is a specific 67 hipo Z bar that was also used on 68 GT350's. I don't know why it was carried over to 68 GT350  because the 68 didn't have hipo exhaust manifolds.

[Wills70]

picture of clip

[jwc66k]

Try e-bay - https://www.ebay.com/p/3016579548 It's a box of 25 - $18. You can become the US distributor with this purchase.
Jim

[67gta289]

Try e-bay - https://www.ebay.com/p/3016579548 It's a box of 25 - $18. You can become the US distributor with this purchase.
Jim

The price is $18 each "YOU ARE BUYING ONE PIN/CLIP FOR 1967/70 FORD MERCURY 4 SPEED CARS. THIS IS THE CORRECT CLIP THAT GO'S ON THE Z BAR."

[jwc66k]

The price is $18 each "YOU ARE BUYING ONE PIN/CLIP FOR 1967/70 FORD MERCURY 4 SPEED CARS. THIS IS THE CORRECT CLIP THAT GO'S ON THE Z BAR."

My apologies. I read it way too fast. Sounds like a "hostage" situation.
Jim