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Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (8/18)
 2/28/05 10:32pm
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[QUOTE=problemenko]Is it difficult to weld the piece to the frame with the body on the car? [/QUOTE]

i wouldnt think so... but the body is off of mine so i cant really visualize what would be in the way



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Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (9/18)
 2/28/05 11:29pm
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Shouldn't be a problem, just have to move a few brake components out of the way.(Lines & proportional valve) A mig welder will be better & easier than a stick, but either will work. Just make sure there's a far extinguisher handy, just in case.
btw: You should verify that your block has a threaded hole by the oil filter to accept the pivot ball for the cross shaft. Adams' Apple38411.8560069444

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Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (10/18)
 2/28/05 11:59pm
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Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (11/18)
 3/1/05 12:59am
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and btw..  the bracket is 25.00$ from dr rebuild..  (part # 3851220)

i looked in the bairs catalog and didnt find it but they probably have it as well.



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Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (12/18)
 3/1/05 8:51am
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Thanks for the good advice guys. I'm travelling on business the rest of the week and will check out the parts when I get a chance. 
Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (13/18)
 6/13/14 2:34am
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Hello Forum Members:  Please report any progress on your hydraulic clutch installation on your C3.  I am looking for additional information and possibly resources for a firewall hydraulic clutch conversion kit to support an ROD installation with Lakewood 15000 bell housing and Mcleod throw-out bearing/adjuster & spacer.  McLeod informed me yesterday the C3 firewall can not support a hydraulic clutch.  If your firewall was reinforced, please share any tips and cautions.  Thank you, David
Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (14/18)
 6/13/14 12:55pm
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There are lots of C3's running around with hydraulic clutch kits in them. I just finished up a LS6 Gen III engine with a kit from American Powertrain. The kit had stiffener plates that sandwich the firewall. Plus there isn't a lot of force being exerted on the pedal to disengage the clutch. 

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Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (15/18)
 6/15/14 6:56pm
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You know, it occurs to me that I had an episode with the bellcrank anchor on my '81 when we were up in Carson city for the '07 Gathering. The nylon ball that supports the outboard side (left) of the clutch pedal linkage broke off but, lodged against itself and was still barely functioning. When we got back home I dug in, and when I pressure washed the grease out of the way I was surprised to find two bolts anchoring that piece down to the frame. I took it to a friend who rewelded it stronger than stock, and I just rebolted to the frame, SWEET ! My '78s both are auto. trans. so I have nothing to compare for that year.

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Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (16/18)
 6/15/14 6:58pm
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 OOPS ! But if you're going hydraulic, you won't be worried about any of that.

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Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (17/18)
 6/21/14 2:14am
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Sarge81:  Thank you for the American Powertrain lead! 
Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing (18/18)
 6/21/14 9:25am
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San Diego David said: Sarge81:  Thank you for the American Powertrain lead! 

Glad I could help ya. Thumbs Up



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