Steve83 > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder Hydraulic Clutch

These are the parts I spent ~4 years collecting to do this swap. The hardest to find is a bellhousi...
Bellhousing.JPG
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These are the parts I spent ~4 years collecting to do this swap. The hardest to find is a bellhousi...
This is the one I found - apparently from an '84-86.
Bellhousing PN.JPG
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This is the one I found - apparently from an '84-86.
This is the clutch set for an '86 4-speed, and it includes the throwout and pilot bearings.UPDATE:...
Clutch NAPA.JPG
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This is the clutch set for an '86 4-speed, and it includes the throwout and pilot bearings.

UPDATE:...
These are the main reasons I hate the mechanical linkage: all these parts (except the equalizer bar)...
Linkage 1.JPG
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These are the main reasons I hate the mechanical linkage: all these parts (except the equalizer bar)...
Another angle
Linkage 2.JPG
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Another angle
Just one of MANY reasons why this mechanical linkage sucks.
Worn1.JPG
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Just one of MANY reasons why this mechanical linkage sucks.
Another of the MANY reasons this mechanical linkage sucks.
Worn2.JPG
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Another of the MANY reasons this mechanical linkage sucks.
Here's the mechanical bellhousing's last few moments on my truck.
Old Clutch.JPG
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Here's the mechanical bellhousing's last few moments on my truck.
The flywheel shows signs of slipping and maybe oil contamination, but not too bad. This is the orig...
Flywheel.JPG
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The flywheel shows signs of slipping and maybe oil contamination, but not too bad. This is the orig...
All the new (old) stuff bolts right on.
Bell New.JPG
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All the new (old) stuff bolts right on.
Since the '82 body wasn't marked for the hydraulic master cylinder (like every later body), I had to...
Firewall.JPG
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Since the '82 body wasn't marked for the hydraulic master cylinder (like every later body), I had to...
The rusty part is the reinforcement plate, and it's pressed as far up & inboard as it can go and sta...
Backside.JPG
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The rusty part is the reinforcement plate, and it's pressed as far up & inboard as it can go and sta...
That was the easy part.
Installed.JPG
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That was the easy part.
Unfortunately, it seems I scavenged a later-style system because this slave is made for bellhousings...
Slave1.JPG
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Unfortunately, it seems I scavenged a later-style system because this slave is made for bellhousings...
After a quick trip to the parts store in my gf's MGB, I had the correct slave bled & installed.
Slave2.JPG
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After a quick trip to the parts store in my gf's MGB, I had the correct slave bled & installed.
Now, the hard part begins: my clutch pedal shaft has slots at both ends, but the lever made for that...
Wrong.JPG
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Now, the hard part begins: my clutch pedal shaft has slots at both ends, but the lever made for that...
So I figured out how to put a square shaft into a round hole. After figuring the angle that the '86...
Square1.JPG
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So I figured out how to put a square shaft into a round hole. After figuring the angle that the '86...
I drilled a small hole in each corner - about 1/8".
Square2.JPG
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I drilled a small hole in each corner - about 1/8".
Then I cut out as much as I could with my Stanley Contractor Grade hacksaw (the best for several rea...
Square3.JPG
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Then I cut out as much as I could with my Stanley Contractor Grade hacksaw (the best for several rea...
Then I filed it out to the right shape, checking frequently to keep it tight on the shaft.
Square4.JPG
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Then I filed it out to the right shape, checking frequently to keep it tight on the shaft.
I was pretty happy with how it came out. But after driving it for a week, I realized I had cut the ...
Squared.JPG
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I was pretty happy with how it came out. But after driving it for a week, I realized I had cut the ...
The only solution was a later pedal shaft with splines, so I found an '86 shaft & pedal. The '87 le...
Pedal Rod 86.JPG
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The only solution was a later pedal shaft with splines, so I found an '86 shaft & pedal. The '87 le...
The '86 pedal uses a different cruise clutch kill switch, but mine will still work with it. The ped...
Pedal 86.JPG
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The '86 pedal uses a different cruise clutch kill switch, but mine will still work with it. The ped...
When I compared the pedals, the spring bracket seemed different.
Pedals.JPG
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When I compared the pedals, the spring bracket seemed different.
Looking closer, I could see that the '86 spring bracket was welded on at a noticeable angle.
Pedal Tops.JPG
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Looking closer, I could see that the '86 spring bracket was welded on at a noticeable angle.
I figured this was to adjust the way the pedal spring affects the master cylinder's return & self-ad...
Pedal Angles.JPG
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I figured this was to adjust the way the pedal spring affects the master cylinder's return & self-ad...
Other than the lever end, the shafts are identical.
Shafts.JPG
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Other than the lever end, the shafts are identical.
When I replaced the body, I noticed this hole and wondered why it was there - now I know! The cop...
Shaft Swap.JPG
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When I replaced the body, I noticed this hole and wondered why it was there - now I know!

The cop...
Reinstalling this spring was VERY difficult: I used a special clamp to compress it, and then tied it...
Pedal Spring.JPG
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Reinstalling this spring was VERY difficult: I used a special clamp to compress it, and then tied it...
Even with the right shaft, my slotted '86 lever was too far gone to reuse, so I had to order a new o...
Lever & Bushings.JPG
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Even with the right shaft, my slotted '86 lever was too far gone to reuse, so I had to order a new o...
Just before heading off to RITS09, a shiny piece of metal fell onto my foot, and after that, it was ...
Pedals1.JPG
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Just before heading off to RITS09, a shiny piece of metal fell onto my foot, and after that, it was ...
Just before heading off to RITS09, a shiny piece of metal fell onto my foot, and after that, it was ...
Pedals3.JPG
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Just before heading off to RITS09, a shiny piece of metal fell onto my foot, and after that, it was ...
The same pedal bracket is used for mechanical & hydraulic clutches from '80-86, but the clutch pedal...
Pedals4.JPG
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The same pedal bracket is used for mechanical & hydraulic clutches from '80-86, but the clutch pedal...
Amazing how much better it works when the bracket is all there.
Pedals5.JPG
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Amazing how much better it works when the bracket is all there.
Mechanical Clutch Linkage & PedalsBOO (E9LY-13480-A) [url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011DY1JG/]Mot...
Pedals.jpg
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Mechanical Clutch Linkage & Pedals

BOO (E9LY-13480-A) [url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011DY1JG/]Mot...
Hydraulic Clutch LinkageTo determine if the clutch master cylinder push rod and cross-shaft lever ...
HydClutch.jpg
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Hydraulic Clutch Linkage

To determine if the clutch master cylinder push rod and cross-shaft lever ...
Pre-'84 Mechanical Clutch Linkage Equalizer (Z) Bar
EqBar.jpg
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Pre-'84 Mechanical Clutch Linkage Equalizer (Z) Bar
Hydraulic Clutch & bellhousing for '84-89 with external slaveE4TZ-7515-C Fork (release lever)
Bellhousing Hyd.jpg
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Hydraulic Clutch & bellhousing for '84-89 with external slave

E4TZ-7515-C Fork (release lever)
'84-89 Bellhousing for External Hydraulic-SlaveIF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.Sandblasted & ...
BellhousingHydr84.jpg
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'84-89 Bellhousing for External Hydraulic-Slave
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

Sandblasted & ...
Hydraulic Clutch Pedal for F-Series and Bronco with 4.9L and 5.0L Engines (T-18 Transmission)1. Wi...
Clutch Linkage Hyd.jpg
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Hydraulic Clutch Pedal for F-Series and Bronco with 4.9L and 5.0L Engines (T-18 Transmission)

1. Wi...
Clutch Switch Details '80-86
ClutchSws80-86.JPG
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Clutch Switch Details '80-86
'92-96 Hydraulic Clutch External Slave Cylinder Bleeding1. Clean reservoir cap and cylinder clutch...
Clutch Hydraulic.jpg
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'92-96 Hydraulic Clutch External Slave Cylinder Bleeding
1. Clean reservoir cap and cylinder clutch...
Concentric Slave Cylinder 9L5Z-7A508-A BleedingIF ...
Clutch ConcSlave.jpg
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Concentric Slave Cylinder 9L5Z-7A508-A Bleeding
IF ...
I needed another transmission as a spare, and the junkyard cut me a deal on the whole mess. I plan ...
NP435-Etc.jpg
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I needed another transmission as a spare, and the junkyard cut me a deal on the whole mess. I plan ...
This is the bellhousing needed to mount an external slave.I didn't notice until LONG after cleanin...
NP435BellBrkt.JPG
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This is the bellhousing needed to mount an external slave.

I didn't notice until LONG after cleanin...
This is the bellhousing needed to mount an external slave.I didn't notice until LONG after cleanin...
NP435Bell.JPG
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This is the bellhousing needed to mount an external slave.

I didn't notice until LONG after cleanin...
Master & slave cylinders still sealed & full of fluid.
NP435ClutchMC.JPG
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Master & slave cylinders still sealed & full of fluid.
I got these from a truck whose cab had been swapped, but I think they're '84 parts. The starter int...
NP435Pedals.JPG
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I got these from a truck whose cab had been swapped, but I think they're '84 parts. The starter int...
I didn't notice until LONG after cleaning it that it's severely cracked between the slave mount & th...
BellhousingHydr.JPG
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I didn't notice until LONG after cleaning it that it's severely cracked between the slave mount & th...
Clutch Fluid Filling IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. It's not apparent because it's black r...
ClutchFluid.jpg
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Clutch Fluid Filling
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

It's not apparent because it's black r...
The mythical, elusive diaphragm. Many people don't realize that this MUST be removed before checkin...
ClutchResDiaphragm.JPG
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The mythical, elusive diaphragm. Many people don't realize that this MUST be removed before checkin...
SOLD New clutch pedal lever for '83-older with mechanical linkageThe lever for '84-86 hydraulic is...
Clutch Lever 83.JPG
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SOLD New clutch pedal lever for '83-older with mechanical linkage

The lever for '84-86 hydraulic is...
Clutch Pedal Position Switch '87-96 is installed on the clutch MC pushrod above the gas pedal.1 - ...
ClutchPedalPosSw.jpg
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Clutch Pedal Position Switch '87-96 is installed on the clutch MC pushrod above the gas pedal.

1 - ...
Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Jumper & other '92-96 dash featuresIF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, cl...
CPPjumper.jpg
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Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Jumper & other '92-96 dash features
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, cl...
SOLD Clutch Master Cylinders
ClutchMCs.jpg
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SOLD Clutch Master Cylinders
SOLD Clutch Pedal Assembly for '87-91 IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. For more info on repl...
Pedals90.JPG
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SOLD Clutch Pedal Assembly for '87-91
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

For more info on repl...
'84-91 Clutch Master Cylinder exploded
Master1.JPG
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'84-91 Clutch Master Cylinder exploded
'84-91 Clutch Master CylinderIF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.See also:[url=http://www.superm...
ClutchMasterCyl.jpg
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'84-91 Clutch Master Cylinder
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

See also:
[url=http://www.superm...
The middle design (LuK LMC176; ([url=https://www.ama...
Mastert.JPG
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The middle design (LuK LMC176; ([url=https://www.ama...
'92-97 Clutch Master Cylinder for older (external slave) transmissionsIF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, cl...
ClutchMasterCxl.jpg
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'92-97 Clutch Master Cylinder for older (external slave) transmissions
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, cl...
Early Clutch Master CylindersThe older MC moves more fluid than the newer, and it mounts different...
Masters.JPG
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Early Clutch Master Cylinders

The older MC moves more fluid than the newer, and it mounts different...
'92-96 Clutch Master Cylinder explodedThe spring & forward plunger block off the reservoir when th...
Master2.JPG
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'92-96 Clutch Master Cylinder exploded

The spring & forward plunger block off the reservoir when th...