Speed Direct's spherical rod end clutch linkage kits for various classic Chevy cars provide a simple cure for clutch linkage slop. Follow along as we install a kit in this 1965 Chevy El Camino ...

Stock GM clutch linkage uses steel clutch rods with pins that ride in the Z-bar arms. High-mileage cars will suffer from the wear that inevitably creates sloppy linkage.

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It's easy to see the gear oil seepage, dry-rotted original trans mount, and the dreaded '73-74 reverse linkage rod that hangs down and loops back too far to use a high-flow exhaust.

Generally, the bellhousing will be more than 0.030-inch out of alignment, and this will cause the clutch to not release properly because the input shaft is binding as the clutch linkage is engaged.