Mt75 Clutch

[zygoteer]

Does anyone know if the MT75 cable-operated clutch can easily be changed to the hydraulic concentric thrust bearing type used on Transit, Galaxy, late Scorpio etc. ?

 

If so, is it worth doing cost/operation-wise ?

(over the years on many cars, I've had quite a few cables break on me - once causing a crash at the lights ! - but never had a hydraulic failure)

 

I am at an early build stage, so I guess now is the time to decide.

[Graham B]

No idea, but I ran my MT75 in the 2B for 5 years by cable. Seemed sturdy and the routing was quite gentle.

 

Graham

[steve in stockport]

Jetski Jase has done this on a type 9, used a mondeo concentric clutch cylinder on the input shaft. He had to get a spacer machined to fit, but could have bought one from ebay etc for a handsome cost.

Then you have to think about your clutch pedal and master cylinder, will there be room next to the brake M/C or will it foul your inlet? you might have to consider moving the clutch M/C inboard and re-engineering the pedal set up

[stevedohc2b]

Gdc has added a hydraulic clutch on his light weight think it may be willwood but it is a pull leaver so fits on the out side like a cable.

 

If the inside one leaks its an engine out job.!!

 

Stephen

[zygoteer]

Thanks for the comments

 

I had not even thought that the pedal arrangement might not fit in - so nice reminder..

 

Part of the reason I was considering it, is because the guy I got a 7.5" 3.36 differential from (deisel scorpio), has also offered me the diesel MT75 which has the higher 3rd and 5th gear ratios in it - but it does have the hydrauilic clutch thrust bearing.

 

I shall be measuring up the pedal box room before I decide.

 

regards Tony