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roll_the_dice

07-01-2020 01:23 PM

Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

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OK, on to the next phase of my truck. I am connecting the clutch MC to the throwout bearing. The routing of the AN line is tight, but I have 2 scenarios that would work.

1. Have the clutch line go up with a sweeping curve and down to the throwout bearing. (picture 1)

2. Use a 90 degree banjo fitting and route the cable under the truck. (Pictures 2&3)

I like the aesthetics of the banjo bolt, but I have never used one before. Any drawback? Any drawback of the up and over method in the first picture? If it were you which would you choose or go a different route...explain.

Keep in mind I know nothing about building a truck. I learn something when I have to do it on my truck...so far it has been good, but I don't want to screw up my T56 magnum transmission...so I come to the experts. Thanks in advance.

cwcarpenter98

07-01-2020 01:31 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

I could be wrong as I have not dealt with something like this, but I would think that the up and over idea could cause air to get trapped in the line if it's higher than the clutch master. I like the looks of the banjo bolt better, I just don't know how it would perform

mongocanfly

07-01-2020 01:39 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

The down and under is better..and its correct ,you could get air trapped by looping it up...I've got a banjo fitting on mine ....no issues..

roll_the_dice

07-01-2020 02:37 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

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Thanks guys...that is why I asked. I thought about air, but thought once bled it might not be a problem. I do like the banjo bolt better. I just went out and installed it. Looks good. Going to bleed it soon along with my brakes.

Heater63

07-03-2020 12:29 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

I did up and over, and once bled, air is not a problem....however, I really like your banjo trick and at some point I am going to convert to that!

Heater63

07-03-2020 12:31 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

oh yeah, and I like your color! :lol:

roll_the_dice

07-03-2020 02:34 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

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Originally Posted by Heater63 (Post 8768259)

I did up and over, and once bled, air is not a problem....however, I really like your banjo trick and at some point I am going to convert to that!

That's what I was thinking too...but I do like the banjo fitting better in terms of looks.

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Originally Posted by Heater63 (Post 8768261)

oh yeah, and I like your color! :lol:

Thanks, that was the original color of my truck...is yours 503 also?

Heater63

07-04-2020 07:39 PM

Re: Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice (Post 8768305)

That's what I was thinking too...but I do like the banjo fitting better in terms of looks.

Thanks, that was the original color of my truck...is yours 503 also?

No, it's actually a Sikkens color I picked for a guitar 20 years ago. When I started the rebuild on my truck nobody was doing the
"sea foam green" so I went with it. Now I'm seeing it more and more.

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