What kind of clutch release do I need for a Chevy bellhousing?

If converting one of these Jeeps to hydraulic clutch release, the installer will need to custom configure a master cylinder accordingly. The Novak #HCRC has been proven to work on big clutch & small clutch as well as big bore and small bore Chevy bellhousings.

Do you need a master cylinder for hydraulic clutch release?

* Note that Full Size Jeeps (Wagoneer, Cherokee, J Truck) vehicles do not accommodate conventional, firewall mounted master cylinders due to the brake booster and the electrical bulkhead connector. If converting one of these Jeeps to hydraulic clutch release, the installer will need to custom configure a master cylinder accordingly.

Why do we need hydraulic clutch linkage in trucks?

In recent years, heavy-duty truck manufacturers have begun introducing vehicles with hydraulic clutch linkages. Manufacturers say they’re easier to package into today’s complex vehicle chassis and also easier to install during assembly. Many drivers like them as well, because they require less pedal pressure to disengage the clutch.

Can a hydraulic clutch be taken out of service?

If just one adjustment is missed, the clutch may have to be taken out of service well before its intended lifespan. This is why Eaton strongly suggests using self-adjusting clutches such as the Solo Advantage series on trucks with hydraulic and mechanical linkages.

What’s the best way to adjust a hydraulic clutch?

Your first step in adjusting a hydraulic clutch is to locate the slave-cylinder pushrod and determine if it is adjustable or not. The only way to adjust a hydraulic clutch is by adjusting the length of the slave-cylinder pushrod. If your pushrod is not adjustable, you may be able to find a suitable replacement at a junkyard that you can install.

Can a hydraulic clutch be installed on a Chevy big block?

The clutch fork window is too narrow for the provided, hydraulic style release arm. Widening this window will be required. Installers with Chevy Big Blocks should be aware that the line fitting is very close to the oil filter boss and may require grinding. Clearance for the standard diameter oil filters is sufficient without modifications.