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Post by Kevin on Jan 10, 2009 18:22:32 GMT -7
I thought I would try to document what I hope to get done on the Stang before Spring. I might even be able to put up some pictures.
The list:
1. Hydro Clutch
2. Line Lock
3. Oil Pressure Gauge
4. Speedo Cable
5. AC system
6. Pax rear quarter window regulator
7. Fuel tank?
There is more that needs done I am sure, but that is more than I may get to. I should have started the list with garage cleanup.
This should be fun!!
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Post by Kevin on Jan 14, 2009 12:32:44 GMT -7
The hunt is on for a Hydro Clutch kit. I am only able to do a small amount of looking right now, with work being unusually busy. That should calm down in a week or so, and I should be able to focus a bit more on it.
The big question at the moment is, to do a hydro throwout beering, or a slave attached to the bell housing. I would rather not pull the transmission, so I am leaning that way. We will have to see though.
On another note, I am tempted to add a Head and Cam upgrade to the list. That is definatly something I would farm out.
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Post by 4ZZS on Jan 19, 2009 23:51:57 GMT -7
I'll be anxious to see the progress and am willing to help if there is something I am knowledgeable about.
Ken
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Post by Kevin on Jan 22, 2009 8:20:40 GMT -7
The fun continues. The word I have been getting is that the manufacturer of the slave cylinder is out of business, and it has effected all of the kits. I just found this one on line, and will call when they are open and I get a chance. www.autoworksracing.com/67%2070%20musang%20T%205%20hydraulic_clutch_kit.htmI will tryt hem and a couple of other places. If that does not work. I might have to go back to the hydro throwout bearing. I really don't want to drop the transmission. |
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Post by Kevin on Jan 23, 2009 15:22:09 GMT -7
I called them and left a message. So far no call back.
I will try some more places next week, or this weekend.
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Post by Kevin on Jan 27, 2009 12:18:12 GMT -7
I got a call back from Auto Works yesterday. Their story follows others I have heard. The comany that made one of the componenets went out of business, and took their patient with them. I would think someone would have bought it.
They have a new design that should be out in 2 - 3 weeks. They will call back when it is ready to ship.
If I find something else in the meain time, I will do so, but at least it looks like I might have some hope.
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Post by 4ZZS on Jan 30, 2009 14:46:48 GMT -7
They have a new design that should be out in 2 - 3 weeks. They will call back when it is ready to ship. If I find something else in the meain time, I will do so, but at least it looks like I might have some hope. Kevin, Since January 20th, that's what it's all about... HOPE!Good Luck |
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Post by Kevin on Feb 24, 2009 14:19:51 GMT -7
Hope never did anything.
I am happy to announce that I got a call from one of the places I have had my name on a list for a Hydrolic clutch this morning. They confirmed I still wanted one. They will start manufactuing in the next week!
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Post by 89gt2nv on Feb 24, 2009 19:30:55 GMT -7
Hey Kevin,
What will you be getting in this hydraulic kit?
I'm assuming there will be a master and a slave cylinder, as well as some kind of mounting bracket to attach the slave to the engine/trans, and a hydraulic line.
Will this kit be designed to function on your engine/trans combo? Or is it a generic kit?
Hopefully it will be everything you'll need to get the car up and running again. If you need some assistance when the parts arrive, let me know. I can probably come over to give you some help with it.
Cya
Jim
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Post by Kevin on Feb 25, 2009 6:04:18 GMT -7
It is designed for the engine and transmission I have. It is supposed to be a complete kit, but we all know there is always something small they assume you have.
I will let everyone know when it shows up.
I also ordered this morning a Line Lock and new speedo cable.
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Post by Kevin on Mar 16, 2009 5:35:03 GMT -7
My speedo cable and line lock have arrived. Still waiting on the mythical clutch kit.
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Post by 4ZZS on Mar 16, 2009 7:58:36 GMT -7
2 out of 3 is a good start.  We're all hoping the third part shows up this week. Good Luck! Ken |
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Post by 89gt2nv on Apr 17, 2009 20:49:34 GMT -7
Well Kevin,
Did you receive the hydraulic clutch kit?
If so, how does it look? How soon will you get it installed?
Jim
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Post by Kevin on Apr 18, 2009 14:09:55 GMT -7
I got it late last Saturday. It looks good. I have it mounted in the car, and am now trying to understand the poor directions on adjustments. I need to get fluid into it, and bleed it. There are some engineering challenges with it. They put the bleed port in a place that will make a huge mess when I bleed it, so I am looking for something to deal with that. I think I will get some vinyl tubing to route the fluid to a container.
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Post by 89gt2nv on Apr 18, 2009 16:12:22 GMT -7
That's what you do Kevin.
I have a length of Tygon tubing that I attach to the bleeder valve and run into a receptacle to collect the juices. This makes for a rather neat operation and you should'nt have a mess of fluid all over.
I started doing this back in the day when we had the '40 Ford with the 454 Chevy. We had a custom hydraulic clutch setup that needed bleeding and the hose thing worked real good. Also worked on my road race motorcycles when I bled the brakes between race weekends. Should work good for you too.
Jim
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