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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 04:51 AM

I've Been working my project for quite some time now,and this summer the 3.6l & 915 trans are finally just about ready for the install.
I have always wanted to have a hydraulic clutch setup when I get it together,so When I was up at the Hershey swap meet,I came across a 964 pedal cluster with a integrated hyd.clutch that when I looked at it I thought that I might could just make it work.
It was actually easier than expected.
Ron

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 04:54 AM

The entire master cylinder is mounted in a added on frame to the 964 pedal cluster.
Drill out a few spot welds,and it pops right off.
It is even shaped to weld on the end of the 914 pedal cluster bracket.

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 04:57 AM

The only real work done after that was to cut down the length of the large sleeve that holds the brake pedal by about 3/8",and make a new clutch rod.
the clutch rod is 14mm in dia.I bought a pc. of 14mm drill rod from McMaster-Carr for about $8.00.
Ron

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 04:59 AM

I had to re-locate the accelerator linkage,so I used the pivot hole on the added on clutch since it was hollow to begin with.

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 05:03 AM

The install in the car was a snap,it has about a 1/2"clearance from the firewall.I did a notch in the trans tunnel,and added 1 stud for the extra mount hole.
It is a 5 minute job to install or remove the entire unit once the brake master cyl. nuts are removed.
I used 5/16"brake line out the back for the line.

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 05:04 AM

Nother interior shot.

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 05:06 AM

The reservoir is a Ford Ranger unit I took from a junkyard.It was free.

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Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 05:09 AM

the pedal board I saved for last.The original no longer can be used.So I've programmed my own version with a little twist.
Right now,It's cut from 20ga. steel to check for fit,but when I finalize the design I'm gonna buy 16ga.grade 2 Titanium.
Ron

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Posted by: sechszylinder Jun 2 2004, 05:30 AM

hi ron,

that's a very nice setup !!!

what kind of slave cylinder do you intend to use ?

bye ...

benno

Posted by: RON S. Jun 2 2004, 09:02 AM

Benno,
Wilwood makes a nice pull type slave cylinder.
I've seen it used mostly on the dirt track cars.
It's less than $60.00 from any race shop so that's what I'm gonna used when the engine & trans are installed.
Ron

Posted by: airsix Jun 2 2004, 10:36 AM

Ron, that looks great! I really like that approach. You will love it. I did a hydraulic conversion too, but mounted the MC next to the brake MC. If I did another one I'd do it your way for sure!

-Ben M.

Posted by: thesey914 Jun 2 2004, 10:44 AM

Awesome
Has this been done before or are we witnessing a pioneering moment?