NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Pre 84 => Topic started by: JP on October 15, 2006, 09:37:02 PM

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: JP on October 15, 2006, 09:37:02 PM

Has anyone converted an auto to manual and also LH to RH drive. I'm curious as to how the clutch was done? Hyd or cable, what pedals were used and so on. This is for a C3.

Thanks
James

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: Chromie on October 16, 2006, 10:31:02 AM

Hi Jp
I have done this type of conversion
I use hydraulic, I use an original clutch pedal and modify it, I use an original bell housing & clutch fork. I also use original gear shifter and linkages.
The clutch slave mount bracket I make myself as well as the push rod.;29;29;29;29

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: JP on October 16, 2006, 12:20:18 PM

Chromie, the hyd master cylinder and slave what were they out off?
Thanks

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: Chromie on October 16, 2006, 12:40:37 PM

They are out of a Holden HK, HT or HG
The clutch slave is modified to allow extra travel

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: JP on October 17, 2006, 12:22:49 PM

Thanks for the info Chromie

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: Chromie on October 17, 2006, 07:20:22 PM

You are most welcome JP;42

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: JP on October 19, 2006, 08:26:56 PM

Chromie, as I have converted from an auto to a manual and dont have the original pedals do you know what pedals I could use or do I have to get corvette ones? Thanks for the help, it is apreciated, and I must buy you a beer one day.
Thanks
James

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: Chromie on October 19, 2006, 09:30:15 PM

Hi JP
As I said earlier
"I use original clutch pedal and modify it"
The pedal box is also modified mainly sleeves and bushes are installed to keep the pedal pivots tight.
As far as other pedals from other cars that is up to you
I use the corvette clutch pedal because it matches the shape of the brake pedal (assuming that yours has a corvette brake pedal)
Hope this helps;42

Title: Clutch conversion
Post by: JP on October 21, 2006, 09:14:55 AM

Thanks again Chromie.
James