Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

focusedontheprize · 10-09-2012, 08:07 AM

I have a 5ML60 (NV3500) transmission I am putting in my '49. With this transmission I need to run a hydraulic clutch. My goal is run a clean firewall with nothing on it, so the master cylinder I would like to run on the frame.

The truck frame and suspension is stock. I do have the CPP Disc Brake kit on it with the brake master cylinder being mounted on the frame. So space is a little tight.

I saw this over at Custom Classic Truck and was thinking I could re-create this setup for my '49 Chevy.

How else have others handled a clutch master cylinder reservoir? Do you guys all run them on the firewall if anything?

**mr48chev** · 10-09-2012, 11:55 AM

I haven't had the need yet but that looks like it or something similar would fill the bill.

solidaxel · 10-09-2012, 03:10 PM

Two of the fleet of AD's are standard clutch cars and i am using the stock peddel assembly and cast iron bell housings, the 55 has a Tremec TKO and the "strech" has a Saginaw 4 speed.
I wanted to keep the firewall clean as I filled all the holes

focusedontheprize · 10-09-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Two of the fleet of AD's are standard clutch cars and i am using the stock peddel assembly and cast iron bell housings, the 55 has a Tremec TKO and the "strech" has a Saginaw 4 speed.
I wanted to keep the firewall clean as I filled all the holes

Where did you mount the hydraulic clutch reservoir and master cylinder?

solidaxel · 10-09-2012, 03:21 PM

I guess I should have spent more time reading your post.......HYDRAULIC,
Both mine are manual, sorry

focusedontheprize · 10-09-2012, 03:43 PM

Ha no problem at all.

solidaxel · 10-09-2012, 03:48 PM

Take a look at ECIHot rod brakes

focusedontheprize · 10-10-2012, 08:16 AM

Will do.

10-09-2012, 08:07 AM	#1
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame I have a 5ML60 (NV3500) transmission I am putting in my '49. With this transmission I need to run a hydraulic clutch. My goal is run a clean firewall with nothing on it, so the master cylinder I would like to run on the frame. The truck frame and suspension is stock. I do have the CPP Disc Brake kit on it with the brake master cylinder being mounted on the frame. So space is a little tight. I saw this over at Custom Classic Truck and was thinking I could re-create this setup for my '49 Chevy. How else have others handled a clutch master cylinder reservoir? Do you guys all run them on the firewall if anything? __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

10-09-2012, 11:55 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame I haven't had the need yet but that looks like it or something similar would fill the bill.

10-09-2012, 03:10 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame Two of the fleet of AD's are standard clutch cars and i am using the stock peddel assembly and cast iron bell housings, the 55 has a Tremec TKO and the "strech" has a Saginaw 4 speed. I wanted to keep the firewall clean as I filled all the holes __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-09-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame I guess I should have spent more time reading your post.......HYDRAULIC, Both mine are manual, sorry __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#6
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame Ha no problem at all. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

10-09-2012, 03:48 PM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame Take a look at ECIHot rod brakes __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-10-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Mounting clutch master cylinder on frame Will do. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)



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