Anybody used a 1988+ hyd clutch and bellhousing for a manual conversion?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Deuce · 12-11-2007, 02:26 PM

Just wondering if this has been done before.

I've used this set-up back in the day on a V8 S-10.

Thanks.

**special-K** · 12-11-2007, 03:01 PM

I`m wondering,too.I have a NV4500 to run in a 4wd and figure I`ll run the hydraulic linkage.

Misled · 12-11-2007, 08:15 PM

I just finished doing this.....while looking for clutch ideas, I saw the clutch master in my 1992 K2500 beater truck. It never seemed to have any problems and mounted "flat".

I used a bracket/slave setup from Novak.... I did have to cut a brace on the inside of the firewall to mount it flat. I will be watching for any flex and if I find any, I will make a plate to mount it. I used a simple bracket on the brake pedal with a shoulder bolt.

So far, so good.......it isn't on the road yet, but all seems well so far!!!

Deuce · 12-11-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

I just finished doing this.....while looking for clutch ideas, I saw the clutch master in my 1992 K2500 beater truck. It never seemed to have any problems and mounted "flat".

I used a bracket/slave setup from Novak.... I did have to cut a brace on the inside of the firewall to mount it flat. I will be watching for any flex and if I find any, I will make a plate to mount it. I used a simple bracket on the brake pedal with a shoulder bolt.

So far, so good.......it isn't on the road yet, but all seems well so far!!!

Could the cylinder been mounted lower for a straighter "push" from the clutch pedal??l

Misled · 12-11-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Could the cylinder been mounted lower for a straighter "push" from the clutch pedal??l

If it could, I wasn't smart enough to do it.....

I wanted to do this using the straightest "push".....one that didn't sway up and down (my setup does a little) and that is the correct length....if you went further down, your stroke would be too long for the master.....

I spent a good amount of time pushing the pedal forward and measuring the stroke at given points.....

Deuce · 12-11-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Misled

If it could, I wasn't smart enough to do it.....

I wanted to do this using the straightest "push".....one that didn't sway up and down (my setup does a little) and that is the correct length....if you went further down, your stroke would be too long for the master.....

I spent a good amount of time pushing the pedal forward and measuring the stroke at given points.....

Soo if you went further down and the stroke was too long could you build a manual stop into the clutch lever so you didn't push it too far into the cylinder??

Sorry for all the questions.

Deuce · 12-11-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

I just finished doing this.....while looking for clutch ideas, I saw the clutch master in my 1992 K2500 beater truck. It never seemed to have any problems and mounted "flat".

I used a bracket/slave setup from Novak.... I did have to cut a brace on the inside of the firewall to mount it flat. I will be watching for any flex and if I find any, I will make a plate to mount it. I used a simple bracket on the brake pedal with a shoulder bolt.

So far, so good.......it isn't on the road yet, but all seems well so far!!!

What tranny did you use??

I was looking at installing a Tremec TKO-600.

Garage Freak · 12-11-2007, 11:11 PM

Deuce,

There is another thread in the forum I was reading last week regarding the installation of a hydraulic clutch and 5 speed tranny. A couple of different approaches in the thread.

I'm looking to do the same in the near future.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Here's a link about the hydraulic clutch setup I'm using in my K20.

slowtruck · 12-12-2007, 07:04 PM

I've just installed a T56 into my 67, I used a clutch master cylinder like Misled did, but mine is out of a s10 that I picked up for $10 at a u-pull it.

here is some pics of what I've done..

Deuce · 12-12-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by slowtruck

I've just installed a T56 into my 67, I used a clutch master cylinder like Misled did, but mine is out of a s10 that I picked up for $10 at a u-pull it.

here is some pics of what I've done..

What all did you use off the S-10?? Bellhousing and all???

slowtruck · 12-12-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

What all did you use off the S-10?? Bellhousing and all???

the trans. is a 6 speed out of my 97 TransAm, the clutch master cylinder and line to the slave cylinder is only things out of the s10.

12-11-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
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12-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#3
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: Anybody used a 1988+ hyd clutch and bellhousing for a manual conversion?? I just finished doing this.....while looking for clutch ideas, I saw the clutch master in my 1992 K2500 beater truck. It never seemed to have any problems and mounted "flat". I used a bracket/slave setup from Novak.... I did have to cut a brace on the inside of the firewall to mount it flat. I will be watching for any flex and if I find any, I will make a plate to mount it. I used a simple bracket on the brake pedal with a shoulder bolt. So far, so good.......it isn't on the road yet, but all seems well so far!!! Attached Images

12-11-2007, 11:11 PM	#8
Garage Freak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 43	Re: Anybody used a 1988+ hyd clutch and bellhousing for a manual conversion?? Deuce, There is another thread in the forum I was reading last week regarding the installation of a hydraulic clutch and 5 speed tranny. A couple of different approaches in the thread. I'm looking to do the same in the near future.

12-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Anybody used a 1988+ hyd clutch and bellhousing for a manual conversion?? Here's a link about the hydraulic clutch setup I'm using in my K20. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-12-2007, 07:04 PM	#10
slowtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cabot AR. Posts: 126	Re: Anybody used a 1988+ hyd clutch and bellhousing for a manual conversion?? I've just installed a T56 into my 67, I used a clutch master cylinder like Misled did, but mine is out of a s10 that I picked up for $10 at a u-pull it. here is some pics of what I've done.. Last edited by slowtruck; 12-12-2007 at 10:57 PM.



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