All Small Six 65 Mustang 200ci Lower Clutch Rod ID help

[akidwithacar]

Hello all. I am in the final stages of a T5 swap on my 200. I had a C4 in it, and so I need to buy all new Clutch Linkage. I have found every part (I think) I will need for the Z bar set up. The last part I am having trouble sourcing is the lower clutch rod. I have seen pictures of a 66 setup but it looks the same as a 65 V8. Is this the correct part for a 65 200?
Thanks

 

[bubba22349]

All the parts for the swap from a C4 to Manual Trans using a Z Bar are listed in my recent post, but to answer your question no that part isn't the right one plus it's all bent up. https://fordsix.com/threads/1965-ford-mustang-200-six-clutch-linkage-parts-i-d-help-needed.84484/

 

[akidwithacar]

All the parts for the swap from a C4 to Manual Trans using a Z Bar are listed in my recent post, but to answer your question no that part isn't the right one plus it's all bent up. https://fordsix.com/threads/1965-ford-mustang-200-six-clutch-linkage-parts-i-d-help-needed.84484/

Yes, I actually made a purchase from Restoration Parts Source a few days ago. I had not gotten a tracking number so I looked into the company. Turns out they charge you, and never send you the parts according to the over 100 1 star reviews. I am going to the bank tomorrow to get my money back. On NPDs and CJs website the only lower clutch rods they have say they are specifically for the V8, and they looked exactly like the one you linked thus why I was asking.

 

[bubba22349]

Here you go a one of the brand new Adjustable Clutch Rods. https://www.npdlink.com/product/rod-clutch-release-lever-lower/105782/200926
Or there is the Open Tracker ones to. https://opentrackerracing.com/shop/clutch-rod-kit-v8-1965-1966/

 

[John Ha]

You may not need this but I thought I'd post it anyway.

 

[powerband]

depends which bellhouse is used for swap . The choices on the 200 are limited, the 'Toploader 3.03 bellhouse used on late 60's thru late 70's is a common option with a SBF - Toploader to T5 adapter available from multiple vendors.

the '63 Falcon uses the Maverick small block six C7ZA Bellhouse with '71 170 . The SBF adaptor plate needed slight re-drill mod to fit the C7ZA bell.
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... the original 2.77 tranny/bell pushrod linkage geometry was different than the Toploader'. To remedy , the lower pushrod on Z-Bar needed relocation to more level to Throwout arm. Without mod the Throwout Bearing was pushed too far with pedal.

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the non-adjustable pushrod used, needed slight lengthen:
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your mileage may vary


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