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« on: June 05, 2011, 02:58:03 PM »
Mick I have never  fitted an internal slave cylinder
the idea is great and  as I am informed they work well

But I wonder  if it worth while when the seals go and you have to remove the box to fix it
That is what I would be thinking about

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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2011, 05:25:52 PM »
Mick, I'm no expert but I reckon your defiantly going the right way going Hyd.....  seeing you not to concerned  with keeping it all matching numbers and original Hyd is the way to go:bannana: less moving parts, smooth as and light on the foor to boot, just my two cents worth:grin:

I don't know of any manufacturer still doing mechanical linkages in any car......

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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2011, 05:58:50 PM »
Hydraulic it is the way to go even if you use an external slave cylinder similar to what was used on HK holden it is easy to change travell or pedal pressure by mix & matching parts. Do you use your original bellhousing?

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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2011, 06:02:27 PM »
Mick
 there would have to be a good external salve Cylinder that would fit
 something out of a late 60 early 70 Holden
 
I ran a HR holden slave cylinder   on a  BB   for  quite a few years
 it  was releasing a  over center clutch that was extra  heavily sprung    and never had a problem
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2011, 10:02:51 PM »
Mick,  ask Brian the treasurer about internal slave cylinders.  We replaced his way back when we (a hand few of the boys) changed the clutch on his C5.  Now I know a C5 is much more complicated than a C3, but damm, not my idea of fun.

Have you considered about going for a center force clutch.  Much lighter on the foot while still being mechanical.  Mind you, you cant clutch start a car with one, as we found out on my mates Trans Am Pontiac.  LOL!!

I have seen external slave cylinders fitted on C3's.  The chap from Canberra (69MLC) has one on his.

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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2011, 06:56:04 PM »
I'm going the hydraulic route.  Mechanical clutches are old technology.  All the new commodores use the internal slave and you don't hear too many bad stories about them.  I think they generally put in a new slave when the clutch is changed since everything is apart and then forget about it.

Plus you get a better pedal feel and don't have to worry about adjusting and greasing things.

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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2011, 07:34:12 PM »
you can buy an adjustable  fork pivot  for the set up  
makes  the whole set up easier.
and you you can keep the outer end of the fork away from the floor pan
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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2011, 09:57:49 PM »
If using the original bellhousing & fork you should be able to get a bolt up slave cylinder set up off the shelf from Dellow Automotive at Revesby, I am sure he would be able to supply a suitable master cylinder with remote resovour