Z-Bar

That sure sounds like the trouble, or the bushing inside the zbar is bad....


Do you install a new kit, you said it was an auto before the 4 speed was installed....



"A-ZKIT-2" - A-Body Clutch Pivot Shaft Service Kit - $60.00 Kit provides all components necessary to service 1972-74 Small Block A-Body clutch pivot shafts (Z-bars). Includes both frame side with nut and washer and bell housing side ball studs, two ball stud seals, two spring retainers, two wear washers, four ball stud bearing halves, and one pivot shaft bearing retainer wire...
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Here's another site for info....


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A-Body Clutch Pivot Shaft Service Kit
Kit provides all components necessary to service 1968-71 A-Body clutch pivot shafts (Z-bars). Includes both frame side with nut and washer and bell housing side ball studs, two ball stud seals, two spring retainers, two wear washers, four ball stud bearing halves, and one pivot shaft bearing retainer wire.
$61.95