Anybody used stock Ford parts for a Hydraulic Clutch?
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woodsnake
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69gmachine
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Probably a long shot, but...
Any chance someone here has used stock Ford parts to convert over to a hydraulic clutch setup?
I found an excellent candidate for the slave cylinder, from a Ford F150. 1" bore, 2" stroke, the master cylinder could be made to work if I make a scab plate for the engine side of the firewall. But that would be tough to make look good.
I'm thinking about the M.C. from a Turbo coupe (right bore and stroke). I just need to see how it mounts to the firewall.
So, I'm hoping someone has all ready done this (or similar), and would be willing to share the information.
Otherwise, In a few weeks, I'll have a whole new topic to post about
Thanks in advance!
I hope you make it work and tell us how you did it. I had thought about it, but the potential donor F-150 I saw had a plastic line from the master to the slave. I couldn't see how it disconnected, and wasn't even sure if it could without destroying it. The master had a fairly large flange at the firewall, but that would be hidden by the brake booster.
Decurion
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Here is what a friend of mine did on his 63 Falcon using all Ford parts. I know the firewalls are slightly different between Falcon and Mustang, but I dont think it makes a difference on this.
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Decurion
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Did you see how he made the push rod spacer to offset the clutch master from the brake master? I would assume for just that reason.
Tony R
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I hope 66Runt(Scott??) comes back soon with an update. I have tried to use a cable setup on my 67 only to melt the casing every time. My headers run about 1 1/2" in front of the bell housing boss and have a slot about 1/2" wide to pass the cable through. Anyway I ordered a JMC kit from mustangsunlimited on April 3rd. At this point both JMC and Mustangsunlimted have stopped answering my emails about "when will I get it" type questions. Therefore I am looking for a new way to do this. Modern drivelines kit looks promising but would still need a slave setup. It just seems prudent to try and make something which is readily available at the local parts store work for when things go to sh%^$. Scott love your website, please keep up the good work.
Edit: I heard from JMC and they cannot tell me when I will recieve my kit. Looks like I'll be building my own also.
Edit: I heard from JMC and they cannot tell me when I will recieve my kit. Looks like I'll be building my own also.
Thanks for the information
Scott, thanks for the reply and info. I think I'll have to study it some to understand all of what your talking about. I have seen a good "how to" on using the CNC but I thought JMC got his parts from CNC and I was told that CNC went out of business. I guess thats what I get for not verifing myself. I'll call them tomorrow.
PS: I got an email from JMC today and was told they had no idea when they would be able to supply kits.
Scott, thanks for the reply and info. I think I'll have to study it some to understand all of what your talking about. I have seen a good "how to" on using the CNC but I thought JMC got his parts from CNC and I was told that CNC went out of business. I guess thats what I get for not verifing myself. I'll call them tomorrow.
PS: I got an email from JMC today and was told they had no idea when they would be able to supply kits.
CNC is not out of business!
I spoke with a nice lady at CNC this morning and they are not out of business. In fact she said she had a large box of master cylinders for JMC ready to go out. When I asked why they were not being shipped she didn't answer. So I suggest that maybe JMC wasn't paying their bill to which she had no comment. So for whatever reason, JMC has cylinders ready to put in kits and ship if they can get them from CNC. CNC also stated they have a 4 to 6 week back-order on the standard 711 3/4" master cylinders. I called Mckenzies in Cali. and they confirmed 4 to 6 weeks backlog on the 711 3/4" but could get 5/8" faster. With buying the pieces instead of the kit you still have to do some fabrication. I think I'll hit the wrecking yards myself this weekend and hold off on canceling my previous order. Maybe with luck I can get a system to work or get my kit from JMC shortly. Thanks for the great information you are providing here.
I spoke with a nice lady at CNC this morning and they are not out of business. In fact she said she had a large box of master cylinders for JMC ready to go out. When I asked why they were not being shipped she didn't answer. So I suggest that maybe JMC wasn't paying their bill to which she had no comment. So for whatever reason, JMC has cylinders ready to put in kits and ship if they can get them from CNC. CNC also stated they have a 4 to 6 week back-order on the standard 711 3/4" master cylinders. I called Mckenzies in Cali. and they confirmed 4 to 6 weeks backlog on the 711 3/4" but could get 5/8" faster. With buying the pieces instead of the kit you still have to do some fabrication. I think I'll hit the wrecking yards myself this weekend and hold off on canceling my previous order. Maybe with luck I can get a system to work or get my kit from JMC shortly. Thanks for the great information you are providing here.
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