pro's n con's hydraulic or linkage clutch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1962k20 · 08-29-2009, 07:11 PM

Id like to hear your imput, every truck I've owned had a threaded adjusting rodto adjust the cluch., my 62 is hydrolic. and while everything is apart at the moment Id like to know if its worth keeping it original or should I switch it over?I do know that newer trucks have hydrolic cluches and when they go theres no warning. Keeping it original is not a priority.

markeb01 · 08-29-2009, 08:17 PM

It really depends on what you intend to modify (or not modify), and how the truck will be used. If you're going to be installing modern design vacuum power brakes you will need to do something. If the truck is a part time hobby or go to the dumps truck, there's nothing wrong with the stock setup.

There have been quite a few threads on this subject in the recent past, so you might want to search for some of those opinions. According to a few posts switching to mechanical linkage is pretty easy, and so is installing the hydraulic clutch from Master Power Brakes. The following link shows another option on how I did my 1960. I did a lot of research on using a hyrdraulic throwout bearing, but in the back of my mind I kept remembering when the one went out in my 1986 S10, and it cost us $750 to have it fixed (it sprayed fluid all over the clutch).

I went with a slave cylinder from a Jeep conversion which uses a conventional clutch fork and keeps adjustment easy, and the fluids out of the bellhousing. Good luck.

http://sixty7ss.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=666

**Captainfab** · 08-30-2009, 12:54 AM

Since yours is currently hydraulic, it would be simpler to stay with hydraulic. IMO there is really nothing wrong with them. If you are wanting to add power brakes, I should have the new bracket for that in a week or so.

markeb01 · 08-30-2009, 01:06 AM

You might want to check the following link as well. Vaughn makes some good points.
http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/224622/

1962k20 · 08-30-2009, 10:00 AM

Ok Thanks guys think I'll stay with hydrolic the truck currently it has a 230 might drop in a rebuilt 307, dont laugh the price was right. The tranny has a P.T.O. for the flatbed dump. And Its a 4x4, she will be worked. Captain sent you a PM!

08-29-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
1962k20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: broken dreams CT Posts: 37	pro's n con's hydraulic or linkage clutch Id like to hear your imput, every truck I've owned had a threaded adjusting rodto adjust the cluch., my 62 is hydrolic. and while everything is apart at the moment Id like to know if its worth keeping it original or should I switch it over?I do know that newer trucks have hydrolic cluches and when they go theres no warning. Keeping it original is not a priority.

08-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: pro's n cons hydrolic or lincage cluch It really depends on what you intend to modify (or not modify), and how the truck will be used. If you're going to be installing modern design vacuum power brakes you will need to do something. If the truck is a part time hobby or go to the dumps truck, there's nothing wrong with the stock setup. There have been quite a few threads on this subject in the recent past, so you might want to search for some of those opinions. According to a few posts switching to mechanical linkage is pretty easy, and so is installing the hydraulic clutch from Master Power Brakes. The following link shows another option on how I did my 1960. I did a lot of research on using a hyrdraulic throwout bearing, but in the back of my mind I kept remembering when the one went out in my 1986 S10, and it cost us $750 to have it fixed (it sprayed fluid all over the clutch). I went with a slave cylinder from a Jeep conversion which uses a conventional clutch fork and keeps adjustment easy, and the fluids out of the bellhousing. Good luck. http://sixty7ss.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=666

08-30-2009, 12:54 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: pro's n cons hydrolic or lincage cluch Since yours is currently hydraulic, it would be simpler to stay with hydraulic. IMO there is really nothing wrong with them. If you are wanting to add power brakes, I should have the new bracket for that in a week or so. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-30-2009, 01:06 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: pro's n cons hydrolic or lincage cluch You might want to check the following link as well. Vaughn makes some good points. http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/224622/

08-30-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
1962k20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: broken dreams CT Posts: 37	Re: pro's n con's hydraulic or linkage clutch Ok Thanks guys think I'll stay with hydrolic the truck currently it has a 230 might drop in a rebuilt 307, dont laugh the price was right. The tranny has a P.T.O. for the flatbed dump. And Its a 4x4, she will be worked. Captain sent you a PM!

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