ZD75blue

Hi guys

Can someone explain to me how the clutch pedal assembly works? step on it, hits a z bar, nocks the fricton material off the flywheel... but anyone know the angles, attachment points an such?

I'm thinking about fabricating some stuff for the vette, so i'd like to learn about how the clutch setup works

Thanks guys
ZD

ZD75blue

And one other question...

A blow proof bellhousing, is it something that everyone needs? Or will a stock aluminum one handle a clutch gernading? And for street use, is it an issue?

Thanks again guys

ZD :cheers:

ImBatman

Are you trying to convert from auto to manual? If so I would look at the hym joint linkage setup that the people who sell Steeroids have. They are a supporting vendor and from the pictures that another member posted that is the way I am going. As far as the blow proof bell housing. I would definately go that route. I am putting one in mine and if you have ever seen a clutch explode you wouldn't hasitate to add this to your parts list. Good luck! :cheers:

ZD75blue

thanks

I was thinking about a tierod setup... hehe

probably easier to just buy one :cheers:

norvalwilhelm

To me a hydraulic clutch is alot easier maintenance free to install. All the parts can be bought and just bolt it in. No linkage to deal with around the headers and no binding due to engine torque. A donor bellhousing can have the slave cylinder bolted to the side and you only need a simple brake line to connect the slave cylinder. A 85 one ton truck clutch master cylinder with only a linkage change bolts right in. No holes need drilling in the firewall. They are already there.

ZD75blue

Hows the pedal feel on that? And what happens when she gets air in the system?

Thanks
ZD :cheers:

norvalwilhelm

I think all modern clutches are hydraulic. Easy push. Don't need legs like a gorilla, They don't get air in them. Never needs bleeding.
I can't see the old mechanical linkage setup other then being stock worth the effort or problems.

ZD75blue

Thanks norval... I'll be doing some looking around :cheers:

ImBatman

Norval,

Could you post detailed instructions on how you installed the hyd clutch and what parts you used. I am not familiar with these systems and don't have a clue as to where to begin.
Thanks
Wade :cheers:

theandies

Most any new car/truck has hydraulic clutches now days. All you need is a master cylinder and a slave cylinder. Connect the master cylinder to your clutch pedal and the slave cylinder to your clutch fork. Once it is bled and has no leaks it should be fine for many years. I had a hydraulic clutch on an MGB I owned a long time ago and it got air in it. It would not go into gear but after I bled it it worked great. The good thing about bleeding a clutch……. there is only one slave cylinder and only one hydraulic line. It is very easy. I have thought about converting mine to a hydraulic clutch more than once so if there is anyone that has done it to a stock clutch pedal/bell housing/clutch fork, I know I would be interested in how it was done and what problems/solutions you came up with also.
John



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