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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I have a 66 Mustang IL6 w/3 speed manual transmission. I seem to be missing the 2 springs on the equalizer bar, both upper and lower. Can anyone help me out with the correct springs for my car and where to find them?
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Are you talking about the clutch pedal lever retracting spring?
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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I have a 66 Mustang IL6 w/3 speed manual transmission. I seem to be missing the 2 springs on the equalizer bar, both upper and lower. Can anyone help me out with the correct springs for my car and where to find them?
Thanks

Are you refering to these two springs? see pic.. If so..might try this link..
http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/2228/


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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Yes those are the ones I need. I will try the attached link. One more thing, I have left to right play in the equalize bar I am missing the felt bushings. How difficult is it to replace them?
Thanks for all your help..........Ed
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Yes those are the ones I need. I will try the attached link. One more thing, I have left to right play in the equalize bar I am missing the felt bushings. How difficult is it to replace them?
Thanks for all your help..........Ed

There is a bushing and felt kit for the equalizer bar at Johns Mustang as well (or go to your preferred parts place). Relatively easy to remove the zbar and insert the bushings/felt. Son and I did it last year with only minor cussing involved..
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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What exactly is involved in removing the zbar. I see where it attaches to the block, but I can't see under the steering box. Is that where it come apart?
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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alright, now i need to know where i can get a 3 speed for my I6!!!!
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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See if it is bolted to the front frame rail. That's where it is on my 65 289.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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It's hard to see because it mounts under the steering box.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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What exactly is involved in removing the zbar. I see where it attaches to the block, but I can't see under the steering box. Is that where it come apart?
Here are pics from 1967 shop manual with instructions....check out ebay for a shop manual which will be invaluable to you...sure helped me!!!!

You will have to crawl under the vehicle to look for the bolt under the frame rail. Mine had ton of grease/grime packed on it but it was there...



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