76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

n3xb360 · 10-10-2018, 11:54 PM

Hello everyone

I have a 76' Chevy C10 with an automatic transmission that I would like to convert to manual I already have an engine I'm pulling out of my older 71 Chevy that has a hydraulic throwout bearing setup and a Muncie M21 4 speed that I would like to keep, I really liked the set up. Has anyone converted over using a hydraulic throwout bearing instead of the factory 85 and newer hydraulic setup?

bluex · 10-11-2018, 08:04 AM

I did not use the 85+ stuff because people want an insane amount for the pedal set. I mounted a wilwood master on the firewall and bolted it to a manual linkage pedal. There are pics and details in the NV3500 swap link in my signature.

2drpost · 10-11-2018, 09:12 AM

I got my clutch master and mounting kit from American Powertrain (their HydraMax line). Has an adjustable mounting bracket for the master. Works gret on my T56. I used mechanical clutch pedals (84 and older). You can see the master bracket in the pic.

n3xb360 · 10-12-2018, 12:39 AM

That's exactly what I needed thank you very much for the pictures I have that exact wilwood clutch master so that will be perfect

Tom · 10-12-2018, 06:18 PM

Why not use the oem manual clutch setup? Its easy to push and gives great feedback unlike most hydraulics.

n3xb360 · 10-12-2018, 08:46 PM

Only reason being is because the engine and transmission I have is already together with the right amount of shim for the hydraulic throwout bearing I'm using and I can't see a way I could use the factory setup with my hydraulic throwout bearing without separating the transmission, buying a new manual throwout bearing, new bellhousing and clutch fork and all the rest of the parts I would require

Tom · 10-13-2018, 04:48 PM

That's a pretty good reason lol

10-10-2018, 11:54 PM	#1
n3xb360 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 9	76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation Hello everyone I have a 76' Chevy C10 with an automatic transmission that I would like to convert to manual I already have an engine I'm pulling out of my older 71 Chevy that has a hydraulic throwout bearing setup and a Muncie M21 4 speed that I would like to keep, I really liked the set up. Has anyone converted over using a hydraulic throwout bearing instead of the factory 85 and newer hydraulic setup?

10-11-2018, 08:04 AM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation I did not use the 85+ stuff because people want an insane amount for the pedal set. I mounted a wilwood master on the firewall and bolted it to a manual linkage pedal. There are pics and details in the NV3500 swap link in my signature. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

10-11-2018, 09:12 AM	#3
2drpost Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 17	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation I got my clutch master and mounting kit from American Powertrain (their HydraMax line). Has an adjustable mounting bracket for the master. Works gret on my T56. I used mechanical clutch pedals (84 and older). You can see the master bracket in the pic. Attached Images

10-12-2018, 12:39 AM	#4
n3xb360 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 9	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation That's exactly what I needed thank you very much for the pictures I have that exact wilwood clutch master so that will be perfect

10-12-2018, 06:18 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation Why not use the oem manual clutch setup? Its easy to push and gives great feedback unlike most hydraulics. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

10-12-2018, 08:46 PM	#6
n3xb360 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 9	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation Only reason being is because the engine and transmission I have is already together with the right amount of shim for the hydraulic throwout bearing I'm using and I can't see a way I could use the factory setup with my hydraulic throwout bearing without separating the transmission, buying a new manual throwout bearing, new bellhousing and clutch fork and all the rest of the parts I would require

10-13-2018, 04:48 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: 76 Chevy C10 Hydraulic Clutch Conversation That's a pretty good reason lol __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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