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Mechdawg · 03-31-2006, 04:13 PM

Ok since I went ahead and installed my small block in the inline 6 spot I cant get the Z bar for the clutch linkage to work and line up now. So I was wondering has anyone installed a hydraulic clutch on a 67-72. If so what parts do you need and where do you get them. If not has anyone else out there running an 8 in the 6 location figured out a fix for the clutch linkage.
Thanks all I know Im slow but Im getting there.

shifty · 03-31-2006, 04:20 PM

Actually, the L6 and SBC/BBC use a different Z-bar setup, I believe.

I wish I could find that post where someone put up pictures of the diff't setups about 4-5 months ago

PS - I am install hydraulic clutch in my setup, but I still haven't figure out the logistics yet and have no idea how to set the bastard up. It's going to be the one thing standing between me and getting up to the MV show in May

1969 GMC · 03-31-2006, 04:21 PM

I think it was 85 or so that the General started using them, again (they were used briefly in the early 60's). I was just at the JY a couple days ago and found an '87 C20 that had everything to swap over.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-31-2006, 04:27 PM

Didnt Yukon Jack use one on His 4x4

Huck · 03-31-2006, 06:19 PM

I used one on my 72 2wd. You need to mount the clutch MC so that the pedal linkage will engage it. the rest is simple. Biggest problem was the trans did not easily convert for a mechanical speedo. My install was a 5 speed out of a 96 1/2 ton truck.

Mechdawg · 03-31-2006, 07:13 PM

Yeah my trans is the gm 3 speed so Im sure Ill have to come up with a way to mount the slave cylinder.

Mechdawg · 03-31-2006, 07:26 PM

I found this place through a google search. I called them and they say their universal kit should work for what I want to do. Not sure yet but looks like I may go this route. Cost is goina be $188.00 for the kit.
http://cncbrakes.com/cncbrakes.com-a...all&series=320

shifty · 03-31-2006, 07:30 PM

Google for Keisler Automotive. I think that's spelled right. They specialize in transmission building and probably have a kit. I'm going to have them move my T56 shifter to the forward position for $500.

Rdrdave · 04-03-2006, 06:36 PM

try Novak Conversions

Mechdawg · 04-03-2006, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the novak site I have since starting this post modified my z bar mount and think Ive got it figured out. But if it dosnt work Ill be going back to novak.

jhwkns · 04-03-2006, 07:39 PM

Unless you're convinced you want a hydraulic clutch. the easiest/least expensive solution is to use factory clutch linkage.. Move the pivot ball 2.5 inches forward on the bracket that bolts to the block. It'll line right up. If you don't have the small block linkage. You shouldn't have much trouble finding the parts you need.

Edit; I was asleep at the wheel.. typed this in and didn't do the mouse click thing.. sounds like you have it figured out.. G/L

stynchrr · 04-04-2006, 12:03 PM

Mechdawg sorry for changing the subject here but have you found any good junk yards around Dover? i am just starting on my 72 swb and I am still collecting parts. I was out at the one on White Oak Road but I was wondering if there were anymore that had any of our trucks.
Thanks
Tim

Mechdawg · 04-04-2006, 12:31 PM

Not a problem. Your welcome to stop by here some time if you like Ive gota bunch of stuff I need to get rid of still. But as for junk yards Im gettin ready to head down to Cairo's theve got some good stuff. Also ther is one in between milford and harrington called Lindales. They both have a few or our trucks layin around. I wouldnt count on finding any good body parts though the east coast is a brutal place for sheetmetal.... Anyhow your welcome to give me a call Ive been workin on mine for lil over a year now. 302-698-5033

stynchrr · 04-04-2006, 12:36 PM

698 is that a Wyoming number? I just moved into the Greens of Wyoming

Mechdawg · 04-04-2006, 04:44 PM

I live in royal grant off of rt 10 still in dover but close to camden. Just got my 67 to start a few minutes ago IM so motivated now.
Tim

stynchrr · 04-04-2006, 07:34 PM

Thats great! It will be a long time before I get to that point. My better half got a list of work for me tonight I will try to give you call some time this week to see what you got and maybe get some motivation for my project.
Thanks
Tim

**Yukon Jack** · 04-05-2006, 10:40 AM

Here's a link to info on the hydraulic clutch I used in my 69.

03-31-2006, 04:13 PM	#1
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Hydraulic Clutch? Ok since I went ahead and installed my small block in the inline 6 spot I cant get the Z bar for the clutch linkage to work and line up now. So I was wondering has anyone installed a hydraulic clutch on a 67-72. If so what parts do you need and where do you get them. If not has anyone else out there running an 8 in the 6 location figured out a fix for the clutch linkage. Thanks all I know Im slow but Im getting there.

03-31-2006, 04:20 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Actually, the L6 and SBC/BBC use a different Z-bar setup, I believe. I wish I could find that post where someone put up pictures of the diff't setups about 4-5 months ago PS - I am install hydraulic clutch in my setup, but I still haven't figure out the logistics yet and have no idea how to set the bastard up. It's going to be the one thing standing between me and getting up to the MV show in May __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 03-31-2006 at 04:21 PM.

03-31-2006, 04:21 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? I think it was 85 or so that the General started using them, again (they were used briefly in the early 60's). I was just at the JY a couple days ago and found an '87 C20 that had everything to swap over. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 03-31-2006 at 04:21 PM.

03-31-2006, 04:27 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Didnt Yukon Jack use one on His 4x4 __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-31-2006, 06:19 PM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? I used one on my 72 2wd. You need to mount the clutch MC so that the pedal linkage will engage it. the rest is simple. Biggest problem was the trans did not easily convert for a mechanical speedo. My install was a 5 speed out of a 96 1/2 ton truck.

03-31-2006, 07:13 PM	#6
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Yeah my trans is the gm 3 speed so Im sure Ill have to come up with a way to mount the slave cylinder.

03-31-2006, 07:26 PM	#7
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? I found this place through a google search. I called them and they say their universal kit should work for what I want to do. Not sure yet but looks like I may go this route. Cost is goina be $188.00 for the kit. http://cncbrakes.com/cncbrakes.com-a...all&series=320

03-31-2006, 07:30 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Google for Keisler Automotive. I think that's spelled right. They specialize in transmission building and probably have a kit. I'm going to have them move my T56 shifter to the forward position for $500. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-03-2006, 06:36 PM	#9
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? try Novak Conversions

04-03-2006, 07:26 PM	#10
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Thanks for the novak site I have since starting this post modified my z bar mount and think Ive got it figured out. But if it dosnt work Ill be going back to novak.

04-03-2006, 07:39 PM	#11
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Unless you're convinced you want a hydraulic clutch. the easiest/least expensive solution is to use factory clutch linkage.. Move the pivot ball 2.5 inches forward on the bracket that bolts to the block. It'll line right up. If you don't have the small block linkage. You shouldn't have much trouble finding the parts you need. Edit; I was asleep at the wheel.. typed this in and didn't do the mouse click thing.. sounds like you have it figured out.. G/L __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Last edited by jhwkns; 04-03-2006 at 07:42 PM.

04-04-2006, 12:03 PM	#12
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Mechdawg sorry for changing the subject here but have you found any good junk yards around Dover? i am just starting on my 72 swb and I am still collecting parts. I was out at the one on White Oak Road but I was wondering if there were anymore that had any of our trucks. Thanks Tim

04-04-2006, 12:31 PM	#13
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Not a problem. Your welcome to stop by here some time if you like Ive gota bunch of stuff I need to get rid of still. But as for junk yards Im gettin ready to head down to Cairo's theve got some good stuff. Also ther is one in between milford and harrington called Lindales. They both have a few or our trucks layin around. I wouldnt count on finding any good body parts though the east coast is a brutal place for sheetmetal.... Anyhow your welcome to give me a call Ive been workin on mine for lil over a year now. 302-698-5033

04-04-2006, 12:36 PM	#14
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? 698 is that a Wyoming number? I just moved into the Greens of Wyoming

04-04-2006, 04:44 PM	#15
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? I live in royal grant off of rt 10 still in dover but close to camden. Just got my 67 to start a few minutes ago IM so motivated now. Tim



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04-04-2006, 07:34 PM	#16
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Thats great! It will be a long time before I get to that point. My better half got a list of work for me tonight I will try to give you call some time this week to see what you got and maybe get some motivation for my project. Thanks Tim

04-05-2006, 10:40 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Hydraulic Clutch? Here's a link to info on the hydraulic clutch I used in my 69. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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