shiftless

Hi, I am planning to put a T56 behind my Cadillac big block, but I'm wanting to remove the hydraulics and fab up a mechanical system. I have never seen one of the LT1 clutch setups, can someone describe to me how the pull-type system works and how the components are laid out, so I can get an idea of how best to go about doing this? Thanks.

calhoon

iTrader: (6)

The LT1 is a hydraulic system. The main diff over LS1 is an external VS concentric slave.So the "pull " reference does not mean mechanical. If you really want a mechanical system ( I would not do it) a pre'05 mustang cable set-up would have the most availability with cheap parts( junkyard). I am assuming you have no parts accumulated yet.

jmd

iTrader: (4)

It's possible to do that; my T56 is a 1995 box with mechanical in a g-body. But finding a throwout bearing to fit the bearing retainer that's not deep as hell is not happening. Your best bet would be McLeod scattershield & appropriate adapter plate from them, LS1 T56 & proper mech. linkage for the vehicle in which your Cad is installed.

shiftless

This motor is actually going into an SN95 Mustang. Yes, I know the LT1 is a hydraulic setup. I am planning to convert it to mechanical. I understand the LT1 has an odd "pull type" engagement. I plan to convert it to a standard push clutch.

lead sled

Sorry I don't have an answer but try www.impalassforum.com. There is alot of information on T56 conversion and this topic has probabilaty been discused. Might have to do a search.

HTH Wayne

calhoon

iTrader: (6)

Since the SN95 is its home, I think the obvious answer is to use a Mustang cable-release system and convert to an 03-04 SVT / T56 front adapter.

jmd

iTrader: (4)

Well, no matter what, you'll need either the McLeod scattershield to bolt to the Cad, or an adapter to bolt the Chev. bellhousing to the BOP pattern Cad block. If a push clutch simplifies flywheel & clutch shopping (I have never shopped for a Cad flywheel LOL) then you might go that route & seriously consider cable release since pedals in an SN95 are already setup that way and they work. The front plate from a Mustang-specific T56 would have the ballstud in place (on the passenger side upper) for the stang fork; you're going to need to do some homework on making sure the fork throw would release the clutch you're looking into using. And take whatever Red at McLeod says with a grain of salt; he knows clutches, but some of their "custom" parts to install parts where they don't go originally tend to get R&D'd by the customer.