I dont have the mcleod bearing, but i installed a similar tilton bearing in my 65 with a mcleod scattershield. You get a new hydraulic throw out bearing with the braided lines already attached, a new. Mcleod 1434004 hydraulic clutch master conversion kit 6472. I bought the kit from modern driveline, the same folks who sold me pretty much everything else except for the transmission for the t5 conversion. I will be using a lakewood bellhousing and mcleod pressure plate and disc. Buy your mustang mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion firewall kit 19651966 from cj pony parts, one of the industry leaders for mustang parts and accessories. The mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion kit is ideal for 19651966 mustangs that have a aging mechanical linkage or need extra space due to a motor swap or other changes. There are two braided an 4 hydraulic lines connected to the bearing as shown in figure 2. If anyone wants any advice on the kit or any questions please let me know because i know there arent too many cobras out there with this conversion.
A clutch that is not designed to hold the amount of power the being made. Im running manual brakes and will be adding a hydraulic clutch. Just finished install of mcleod hydraulic conversion. Install mcloed 64 bolt on clutch throwout bearing on. The lighter pedal is a welcome change for daily drivers, and according to mcleods lee kilcoyne and red roberts, the pedal effort was reduced. Mcleod 1434005 hydraulic clutch conversion kit, 197081 camaro.
Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed stringent industry standards. Ford replacement clutch cable 9604 v8, excluding 0304 cobra. Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion kits 1434002 free. Modern driveline two guys garage tko install youtube. Robert shows the steps of setting up an american powertrain hydramax hydraulic clutch. Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion kits 1434002qd.
Read the stepbystep instructions on how to install a hydraulic clutch from modern drivelines lf series. Buy mcleod 1434005 hydraulic conversion firewall kit. Mcleod mustang hydraulic slave conversion kit 14326 7995 5. This kit will convert your cable clutch linkage to a hydraulic linkage which is more efficient for the best shifting. If you have any questions or concerns, our tech lines are open at. Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion kits 1434005 free.
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Mcleod clutch install this install was donated to install university by brian fireball on. It looks like a good kit and you wouldnt need to fool around with the clutch cable or anything. Mcleod uses the very best components for easy installation and long service life. Mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion muncie 4speed ebay. Mcleod racing llcdirect fit kits are designed for easy installation. Mcleod racing hydraulic clutch linkage conversion kit. Have you had trouble with your clutch cable melting, stretching or snapping. Modern driveline two guys garage tko install modern driveline. A clutch not design for the type of driving being done i. How to install modern drivelines hydraulic clutch mustang. How to install mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion kit on your. Mcleod mustang hydraulic clutch conversion kit 14327 9604 gt. Clutch rod, bell crank or z bar from under the dash and at the bell housing area.
Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion kits offer better performance and better durability for your muscle car. Mcleod racing llc direct fit hydraulic systems are designed to replace outdated and inferior mechanical linkage wit a modern and reliable hydraulic setup. Ive seen the mcleod kit and the dse mounting plate. The install was fairly straight forward cut the pilot shaft off the toploader bearing retainer, drill four countersunk holes in your bellhousing for the bearing, and make sure the bearing is spaced.
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Mustang hydraulic clutch conversion kit installation mcleod. The kit features full adjustability with a light pedal effort to improve your driving experience. Does your clutch pedal make your leg tired while sitting in traffic. The throwout bearing on most hydraulic clutches are in constant contact never saw a factory one that wasnt and that is the reason you never have to adjust the clutch. Hydraulic clutch installation the disgustang project. One thing i noticed researching all the options is most kits end up killing the master cylinders quickly because of the angle the push rod ends up at, it rubs the inside of the master cylinder bore. I just dont want to be pulling my trans on a regular basis. Our all new gbody pedal assembly is on sale and our initial production run is underway. Mcleod racing 1434002 mcleod hydraulic conversion kit. Hey, im wondering if anyone with a 9404 mustang has done one of these conversions. Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion kits 1434004qd free. Ideal for better performance of the clutch system and better durability, our hydraulic kits are.
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An additional benefit when installing this mcleod hydraulic kit is the selfadjusting bearing feature. Aging mechanical linkage will not perform to your best advantage. Always have the an 4 line with the bleeder valve at the top when the bearing is properly installed. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by mcleod features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Follow along as we install a mcleod mustang hydraulic clutch conversion kit on a fox body mustang. These kits will improve your clutch system which you will immediately feel in pedal effort and. If the mcleod slave cylinder does have a return spring in it, that is a bad design and is the source of the throwout bearing not having enough travel. Just like a 4 wheel disc brake car, the pedal remains the same no matter how thick or thin the pads are.
Mcleod hydraulic to bearing for a toploader vintage. Mcleod hydraulic clutch kit finally installed the clutch pedal feel is almost effortless, and the quality of the kit is top notch. I see now that a hyd clutch conversion is possible if one takes the time to finesse around and stay on the mfgs to back their product up. Mcleod mustang hydraulic clutch conversion kit 14327 96.
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With a hydraulic clutch this doesnt need to be done. Mcleod racings own fred taylor talks about how to determine your a dimension and how to adjust for the proper clearance when using a 1400 series slip on bearing. Mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion firewall kit 19651966. Direct replacement mechanical to hydraulic clutch components mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion components are ideal for cars that have aging mechanical linkage or need extra space due to a motor swap or other changes. Mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion kit 9604 gt 1 remove all of the existing factory mechanical clutch linkage components. However, there are some issues with the kit that i will share for anyone considering purchasing this kit.
Mustang hydraulic clutch conversion kit t5tr3550tko 8204. These assemblies may be used to eliminate the need to fabricate a complex clutch linkage when swapping transmissions. Clutch and brakes too you are a brave man treading into these territories. Mcleod direct fit hydraulic conversion assemblies jegs. Mcleod racing has developed a new hydraulic conversion kit for the. Mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion page 2 ford mustang forums. Mcleod expands their hydraulic clutch kit line up at sema 2012. Who is the supplier, how much does it cost, how difficult is the install, etcdontknow. I have a 67 and im getting ready to swap out the drive train for a ls and t56.
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