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12-12-2023, 06:53 PM | #1 |
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1963 C50 Clutch issues?
Howdy guys!
I am currently looking at buying a 1963 C50 that I found for sale, the problem is that it has a non functioning clutch. Owner says that he replaced the Master Cylinder, apparently these trucks had a combined cylinder for the clutch and brakes? He says he thinks the slave cylinder is bad, it sounds like he is tired of messing with it, but it is not a system I have ever messed with. I am wondering if parts for it are available and if there are any upgrades that are recommended? Ideally I would like to just put a hydraboost on it with a separate slave cylinder, not sure if anyone makes off the shelf parts that can do this or if I would have to fabricate it? The truck is really clean, almost no rust and just a couple of dents, but it is also 500 miles away from me which complicates things as it is a bit larger than any trailer I have access to (which is why I am looking at getting it to build a tow rig) Any insight here would be greatly appreciated.
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12-12-2023, 09:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
If the slave and master is the same as my 62 c30 yes they are available. I have not messed with anything bigger though. Just make sure to get a new one or a reman that has been sleeved. I had put a rebuilt one on and it was pitted pretty bad and the fluid would bypass and it didn't work very good.
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12-13-2023, 07:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
Funny this should come up for discussion.
I actually looked at a slave cylinder this morning on amazon forr my buddy as his one is worn out. Link attached. Adriaan. https://a.co/d/h0P1q6c |
12-13-2023, 10:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
Thank you for the info.
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12-13-2023, 10:38 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
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I saw that CPP makes a vacuum booster kit, and found a video of the install, it seems to me I could do the same thing with a hydroboost, then would need to run new line which is a good idea anyways.
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12-14-2023, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
This system is easy to work on & is a good dependable system. You can put a kit in the present cylinder. These cylinders generally don't get pitted very badly as they get a full stroke every time they are used. A run with a wheel cyl. hone & a repair kit & bleed the system, should fix it up.
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12-15-2023, 12:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1963 C50 Clutch issues?
Mr. Beast! There is a ton of great info here on 60-66 but I also welcome you to raise the question on the Heavy Haulers Forum “Beyond C30…the Heavy haulers!” http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=239
Those folks are very well equipped to answer C50 questions. I also have a ‘64 C10 and a ‘63 C50 so I jump from forum to forum. A photo of the firewall would help and also what engine and trans it has. My ‘63 C50 has a separate Master Cylinder and clutch but I have seen the combined MC and Clutch on ‘62 and earlier. Here is how mine is, stock setup, the combo system will have 2 metal lines from the bottom of the MC
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