What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trkfrk · 07-31-2014, 04:03 PM

I am finally at the point where I can install my clutch system. Here is a master-cylinder I am looking at purchasing from EBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en.

Anyone using this setup? Can you post pictures? If not, what are you using, and can you post pics.

Thanks,

**Captainfab** · 08-01-2014, 12:22 AM

Within a couple weeks I should have my brake booster bracket with the hydraulic clutch conversion for the '67-'72's done. It will be basically the same as what I currently make for the '60-'62's. There is a link to the for sale thread in my sig line.

conman585 · 08-01-2014, 01:19 AM

I thought this install looked good.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...s_for_the_c10/

conman585 · 08-01-2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by conman585

I thought this install looked good.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...s_for_the_c10/

The actual part number of the MC was listed in a preceding article.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...t/viewall.html

"To actuate the hydraulic throwout bearing on our Tremec, we’ll be using a Wilwood ¾-inch bore master cylinder (260-10282) coupled with their new billet reservoir (260- 12696)."

Custom 68 · 08-01-2014, 08:55 AM

I will look tonight, I kept the box I believe incase I needed a new one later. It is a "cheapy" from Orielly

trkfrk · 08-01-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Within a couple weeks I should have my brake booster bracket with the hydraulic clutch conversion for the '67-'72's done. It will be basically the same as what I currently make for the '60-'62's. There is a link to the for sale thread in my sig line.

Looking forward to seeing your finished producuct. Your brackets look great. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by conman585

The actual part number of the MC was listed in a preceding article.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...t/viewall.html

"To actuate the hydraulic throwout bearing on our Tremec, we’ll be using a Wilwood ¾-inch bore master cylinder (260-10282) coupled with their new billet reservoir (260- 12696)."

Great article! I really like the looks of the Wilwood MC. My rear disk brakes are Wilwood and I'm really happy with their quality. Thanks for sharing. I am going to do some research on price/availability.

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

I will look tonight, I kept the box I believe incase I needed a new one later. It is a "cheapy" from Orielly

I don't mind cheap. Are you happy with the quality? How long have you been using it for? Can you post pics?

Thanks

1963c-10 · 08-01-2014, 11:57 AM

I used on of CaptainFabs hydraulic kits on my 63. Great product. I have a novak kit installed on the bellhousing.

smoky02 · 08-01-2014, 01:34 PM

Yeah Capt I'll be home on the 10th and can't wait to install your bracket

trkfrk · 08-01-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I used on of CaptainFabs hydraulic kits on my 63. Great product. I have a novak kit installed on the bellhousing.

Your engine bay looks great.. I will research Captainfabs kits. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by smoky02

Yeah Capt I'll be home on the 10th and can't wait to install your bracket

Please post pics when you get your bracket installed. Welcome back!

I remember those long deployments. I did Desert Storm in 1991.

dkauffman05 · 10-25-2014, 07:59 PM

I am also about to begin my t56 install and will be looking for master cyl ideas.

joewell80 · 11-13-2014, 03:25 PM

I am going to do a T56 swap this winter. I was thinking of trying to use the factory master cylinder from a 98-02 Camaro. I am not sure yet if it would work, the hose might not be long enough and it mounts on a angle.

Has anybody ever tried this before? I hate to start something and have nothing but trouble.

Thanks, Joe

littlevictories · 11-15-2014, 03:27 AM

like you said, it mounts on that angle, which sucks.

i've been squirreling parts for my 6mt swap and i'm gonna run with a tilton 7/8" mc

dkauffman05 · 01-22-2015, 10:51 AM

Any updates on some installs ? I really like the wilwood in the first post but seems kinda pricey.

smoky02 · 01-22-2015, 01:20 PM

I decided since I had to pull the body off to do my suspension install that I would go ahead and clean the frame up. I'm about to start putting everything back together. So in the next few weeks I hope to have installed pics

dkauffman05 · 01-22-2015, 01:48 PM

What master are you using ?

trkfrk · 01-22-2015, 02:01 PM

I ended up finding a master cylinder at an off-road shop here in Vegas. It's made by JAMAR and was $100. I liked that it's all aluminum and black (no plastic). It should look good in my engine compartment

trkfrk · 01-22-2015, 02:05 PM

Engine compartment pic

dkauffman05 · 01-22-2015, 02:34 PM

That looks nice. Do you have a part number for it ? Hard to tell in the picture how you are mounting it to the firewall. I'm assuming your not running a booster.

trkfrk · 01-22-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dkauffman05

That looks nice. Do you have a part number for it ? Hard to tell in the picture how you are mounting it to the firewall. I'm assuming your not running a booster.

When I get home I will check my receipt for part #. I'm using this master cylinder for my clutch so no booster.

dkauffman05 · 01-22-2015, 03:05 PM

Sorry. I'm on the hunt for a brake master and just got confused.

07-31-2014, 04:03 PM	#1
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I am finally at the point where I can install my clutch system. Here is a master-cylinder I am looking at purchasing from EBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en. Anyone using this setup? Can you post pictures? If not, what are you using, and can you post pics. Thanks, __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

08-01-2014, 12:22 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans Within a couple weeks I should have my brake booster bracket with the hydraulic clutch conversion for the '67-'72's done. It will be basically the same as what I currently make for the '60-'62's. There is a link to the for sale thread in my sig line. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-01-2014, 01:19 AM	#3
conman585 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 87	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I thought this install looked good. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...s_for_the_c10/

08-01-2014, 08:55 AM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I will look tonight, I kept the box I believe incase I needed a new one later. It is a "cheapy" from Orielly __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-01-2014, 11:57 AM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I used on of CaptainFabs hydraulic kits on my 63. Great product. I have a novak kit installed on the bellhousing. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-01-2014, 01:34 PM	#8
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans Yeah Capt I'll be home on the 10th and can't wait to install your bracket __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

10-25-2014, 07:59 PM	#10
dkauffman05 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 417	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I am also about to begin my t56 install and will be looking for master cyl ideas.

11-13-2014, 03:25 PM	#11
joewell80 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Manitowoc, WI Posts: 52	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I am going to do a T56 swap this winter. I was thinking of trying to use the factory master cylinder from a 98-02 Camaro. I am not sure yet if it would work, the hose might not be long enough and it mounts on a angle. Has anybody ever tried this before? I hate to start something and have nothing but trouble. Thanks, Joe

11-15-2014, 03:27 AM	#12
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans like you said, it mounts on that angle, which sucks. i've been squirreling parts for my 6mt swap and i'm gonna run with a tilton 7/8" mc

01-22-2015, 10:51 AM	#13
dkauffman05 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 417	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans Any updates on some installs ? I really like the wilwood in the first post but seems kinda pricey.

01-22-2015, 01:20 PM	#14
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I decided since I had to pull the body off to do my suspension install that I would go ahead and clean the frame up. I'm about to start putting everything back together. So in the next few weeks I hope to have installed pics __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

01-22-2015, 01:48 PM	#15
dkauffman05 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 417	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans What master are you using ?

01-22-2015, 02:01 PM	#16
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans I ended up finding a master cylinder at an off-road shop here in Vegas. It's made by JAMAR and was $100. I liked that it's all aluminum and black (no plastic). It should look good in my engine compartment Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-22-2015, 02:05 PM	#17
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans Engine compartment pic Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-22-2015, 02:34 PM	#18
dkauffman05 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 417	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans That looks nice. Do you have a part number for it ? Hard to tell in the picture how you are mounting it to the firewall. I'm assuming your not running a booster.



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01-22-2015, 03:05 PM	#20
dkauffman05 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 417	Re: What clutch master-cylinder are you guys using for T56 trans Sorry. I'm on the hunt for a brake master and just got confused.

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