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Nov 13, 2009 | 08:28 AM

skipr

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From: Las Vegas NM

Clutch help

I need advice for my clutch set up. I just installed a 300 6cyl with a t18 manual trans to replace my sized 6 with 4 speed in my 49 f2. I,m thinking of useing a hydrolick set up . i now most guys have gone with automatic trans but somebody has stuck with manual looking for ant help with linkage setup

Nov 14, 2009 | 11:31 AM

Julies Cool F1

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HI Skpr

I've not seen you post before so Welcome!

There have been some discussions on hydraulically actuated clutches, but I'm not up on it. I can bump this back up for you so it doesn't get lost though.

Good luck!

Nov 14, 2009 | 08:51 PM

tinman52

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From: northwest MT

Which pedal style are you using? Under floor, I would try to modify the F-1 linkage......firewall mounted pedals, I would try to use the linkage that matches the new engine/ trans. I'm not a big fan of hydraulic clutches, but that would solve your linkage problem..........t/m

Nov 15, 2009 | 09:54 AM

Old F1

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The early six cylinder ford pickups used a firewall mounted hydraulic clutch master cylinder and a hydraulic slave cylinder that bolted to the outside of the bell housing. It was used in 1958 for sure but I don’t know for what other years. This would be the easiest to install in that to get a manual / petal operated clutch linkage to work well is not so much fun. Newer vehicles and I think aftermarket use some kind on inside the bell housing hydraulic clutch release bearing and slave unit, to new for me, but I would think that the newer 5 speed might use this OEM.

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