Making your own adjustable master cylinder!
 

Hey guys so sometimes when you're doing a swap like I'm doing there comes a time where you can either shell out the big bucks and buy an adjustable master cylinder or save your money and make your own =D.

Here is what I did to get the perfect length push rod for my swap.

I am currently in the process of building a 383 t56 camaro converted from a v6 automatic. The placement of the master in my case was a bit tricky and I really had no reference point from any other cars locally. I guess the hole I made was not 100% correct so I had to get a little fancy. I made the stock pushrod longer with just a few simple modifications!

Now for the fun part! PICTURES =D

Original
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...ster9397f2.jpg

Die I used to thread the outside of the push rod
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1846.jpg

How the thread turned out
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1845.jpg

Both halves
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1843.jpg

3/8 coupler
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1847.jpg

Thread locker I used to keep the 3/8 coupler stationary on the far end of the pushrod.
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1848.jpg
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1849.jpg

3/8 rod used to attach the two couplers together
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1851.jpg

Cut down and threaded in
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1853.jpg

And sorry for the lack of final pictures I got antsy as shit and just installed it :P

Here's a picture of what it looks like in the car. Works flawlessly!
http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/...y/IMG_1856.jpg

Thanks for looking and I hope this helps someone out there.

97camaroguy

Is that allthread?

If it is I would be very careful with it. I have seen a few people get hurt when the pushrod folded up or fell out.

Just make sure it is pushing straight on the master cylinder bore and you should be ok.

Tim

Cool!

Looks good

You can buy threaded rod. It is norm not a high grade metal

Tim

I got the strongest threaded rod they had Tim.
thanks for the concern but everything lines up great and I see no issues.

Cool

Tim

Very cool post! I did something similar only I needed mine shorter for the 67 camaro conversion I'm working on...

Here is what I did to my stock 2002 clutch master based on info from another member:

"Find a speed shop that sells spherical 3/8th rod ends and purchase one that is right hand thread and then buy the companion die to cut threads(3/8 x 24 is what I normally buy). When you cut the rod end off the master make sure and taper the cut slightly as it will help when you go to cut the threads."

Measure/Mark/Cut:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...7-40-48_54.jpg


Thread/install spherical 3/8th rod end:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...-25-27_225.jpg

I have not used it yet but I went back and forth with this and it should work out fine. Either way, now i have a stock set up that is "adjustable":-)

MisterD! thanks for sharing! yours looks great!

def will be using this idea on my truck soon

No problem! I hope this thread helps others in the same position. No need to buy an adjustable when you can make one yourself right?

couldn't have said it better myself. Can't really justify spending 300 dollars + shipping and duties (screw you Canada), when I can make my own setup for under $1.50