65 Impala 4-speed clutch issue

[manicmech]

Hello,

I have just purchased a 1965 Impala SS 327 4-speed car. The worst issue it has is the clutch pedal does not return fully to the up position and rides on the throwout bearing. There is a spring that goes from the Z-bar downward and is attached to the frame. It is definitely not the correct geometry for it to work properly. What I am looking for is a picture of correct spring placement. I do not see anywhere else for the firewall end of the spring to attach. Might I be missing a bracket? Thank you for any insight you can offer.

[zora]

Looking in the 1969 factory chassis manual the diagram shows the spring pretty much exactly the way you have it. I will try to find something more specific for 1965.
Could it be the wrong spring or stretched out?

[manicmech]

Thanks for your response. The spring doesn't look stretched, and it looks like it could be a factory spring, not like a hardware store spring. A stiffer spring might work, but I want to try to get it as it would have been from the factory. I want to replace the throwout bearing but need to resolve this first.

[zora]

In your picture I can only see the bottom of the spring where it connects to the frame. Can you post a picture of the top of the spring where it connects to the Z-bar?

[zora]

here's a 59
http://www.jims59.com/59impala/images/0829Linkage.jpg

diagram of a 64
https://www.show-cars.com/05_Clutch-Trans_01.html

[manicmech]

The diagram of the 1964 shows the spring almost parallel to the rod. Mine is nearly 90 degrees away and I think where the problem lies. I also noticed that the spring is nearly parallel to the z-bar making it somewhat useless:

[zora]

I'm running out of ideas unless you can get a 1965 AIM or Chassis Service Manual or find another car close in age to yours.
I assume you have lubricated the Z-Bar at the grease fitting?

[manicmech]

I appreciate your help. I will keep trying, and yes the Z-bar is lubed.