Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing

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Posted: 2/28/05 9:59pm Message 11 of 18

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cthulhu

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Hot Springs, AR - USA

Joined: 4/24/2004

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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans

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

Posted: 3/1/05 5:51am Message 12 of 18

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problemenko

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Annandale, NJ - USA

Joined: 10/14/2003

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Vette(s): 1979 White/Black

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.

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Posted: 6/12/14 11:34pm Message 13 of 18

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San Diego David

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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

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Posted: 6/13/14 9:55am Message 14 of 18

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Sarge81

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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Joined: 12/3/2001

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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

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.

GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44

'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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Re: Hydraulic Clutch and Bellhousing

Posted: 6/15/14 3:56pm Message 15 of 18

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aceinthehole

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Manteca, CA - USA

Joined: 11/20/2005

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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

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.

Jimmy B.
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