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12-08-2005, 10:39 AM
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Here's One For The Experts? Hi All,
I've been lurking here for a while but I can't seem to find a definitive answer to the issue I'm having.
I'm running an LS1 T56 behind a 472 Cadillac in my 1936 Ford 3 window coupe. I'm running all the stock hydraulics (hydraulic throwout bearing, master and remote resevoir) which is hooked to a modifed 1939 pedal assembly. Clutch assembly is a Vallejo 11". Everything works great until I make a hot pass then it feels like the pedal goes away. I see where a lot of you guys have this kind of problem with your F Bodies but I can't seem to find where anyone has been able to fix it permanently.
FYI, I did have a '31 Ford roadster with a 514 inch Cadillac and an LT1 T56, I used a McLeod hydraulic thowout bearing and Centerforce clutch, that combination was just as finicky.
Any ideas?
I've been lurking here for a while but I can't seem to find a definitive answer to the issue I'm having.
I'm running an LS1 T56 behind a 472 Cadillac in my 1936 Ford 3 window coupe. I'm running all the stock hydraulics (hydraulic throwout bearing, master and remote resevoir) which is hooked to a modifed 1939 pedal assembly. Clutch assembly is a Vallejo 11". Everything works great until I make a hot pass then it feels like the pedal goes away. I see where a lot of you guys have this kind of problem with your F Bodies but I can't seem to find where anyone has been able to fix it permanently.
FYI, I did have a '31 Ford roadster with a 514 inch Cadillac and an LT1 T56, I used a McLeod hydraulic thowout bearing and Centerforce clutch, that combination was just as finicky.
Any ideas?
12-08-2005, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Schraders
Hi All,
I've been lurking here for a while but I can't seem to find a definitive answer to the issue I'm having.
I'm running an LS1 T56 behind a 472 Cadillac in my 1936 Ford 3 window coupe. I'm running all the stock hydraulics (hydraulic throwout bearing, master and remote resevoir) which is hooked to a modifed 1939 pedal assembly. Clutch assembly is a Vallejo 11". Everything works great until I make a hot pass then it feels like the pedal goes away. I see where a lot of you guys have this kind of problem with your F Bodies but I can't seem to find where anyone has been able to fix it permanently.
FYI, I did have a '31 Ford roadster with a 514 inch Cadillac and an LT1 T56, I used a McLeod hydraulic thowout bearing and Centerforce clutch, that combination was just as finicky.
Any ideas?
I've been lurking here for a while but I can't seem to find a definitive answer to the issue I'm having.
I'm running an LS1 T56 behind a 472 Cadillac in my 1936 Ford 3 window coupe. I'm running all the stock hydraulics (hydraulic throwout bearing, master and remote resevoir) which is hooked to a modifed 1939 pedal assembly. Clutch assembly is a Vallejo 11". Everything works great until I make a hot pass then it feels like the pedal goes away. I see where a lot of you guys have this kind of problem with your F Bodies but I can't seem to find where anyone has been able to fix it permanently.
FYI, I did have a '31 Ford roadster with a 514 inch Cadillac and an LT1 T56, I used a McLeod hydraulic thowout bearing and Centerforce clutch, that combination was just as finicky.
Any ideas?
12-08-2005, 08:25 PM
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Perform the drill mod and insulate the line as already stated (3/8" heater hose works nicely). Get the line as far as possible from the exhaust heat so it won't cook the hydraulic fluid.
12-08-2005, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Krab
Perform the drill mod and insulate the line as already stated (3/8" heater hose works nicely). Get the line as far as possible from the exhaust heat so it won't cook the hydraulic fluid.
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12-08-2005, 09:32 PM
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Thanks for the advice and the kudos! I'll give the drill mod a shot.
Here's a shot of the '36 at Bonneville and you can see some more of what I do at www.schraderspeedshop.com.
Here's a shot of the '36 at Bonneville and you can see some more of what I do at www.schraderspeedshop.com.
12-08-2005, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by purple98haz28
got pix of that car...sounds awesome...why did u use hydraulcsover a cable like in lt1. every ls1 m6 owner hates the hydraulics
12-09-2005, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tippmann243
lt1's dont use a cable clutch...they use the old style hydraulics with an external slave and clutch fork
