I put a 283 4-speed in my 54 stude and using a stock studebaker master cylinder that is mounted next to brake master cylinder which have 1" bores. I"m using a kit from novak adapters that has a 7/8" bore. the stock master seems too much for the slave. Is there a stude master with a smaller bore or is it possible to have the 1" resleeved to 7/8"? Or is there a slave with a 1" bore? Any info is appreciated----Thanks
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Steve; It would be nice to have more information and perhaps some pics. I have done the installation you have said using a Chrysler slave and the 1" bore is fine. I used a S10 slave on another conversion and had to sleeve down to 3/4" to get it to work right. -
We need more info. "too much" what.the stock master seems too much for the slave.
I've used the stock 1" master cylinder on several hydraulic slave and hydraulic throwout bearing installs. It's not just the diameter of the cylinder but the linkage operating it and the length of the throw.
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the tech at novak said its possible the slave fills up to much and won't retract enough thus limiting the travel of the slave rod. it moves about 1/2 to 3/4". i am using stock master cylinder and pedal. the pedal pushes fairly easy till you get a couple inches from the floor then pushes hard. i'm using 3/16line between cylinders. the novak kit comes with cylinder, brkt, return spring, adjusting rod and clutch arm that holds the throwout bearing. i'm very new at these hydraulic setups and would't think that they would be difficult and trying to explain as well as i can. also the throwout bearing is about 1/8 to 1/4" away from clutch fingers. thanks for responsesComment
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The throwout bearing should be almost touching the fingers. Still need more info. And pics. are worth 1,000 words.Comment
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Someone check my logic on this, but AFAIK, slave cylinders don't have anything restricting the fluid return. The only reason it wouldn't retract is if the return port in the master cylinder was not being uncovered/opened.the tech at novak said its possible the slave fills up to much and won't retract enough thus limiting the travel of the slave rod.
How have you linked the stock '54 pedal to the master cylinder? There are a couple of ways to do it, neither easy. Again, photos would help.i am using stock master cylinder and pedal . . . in my 54 stude . . . the pedal pushes fairly easy till you get a couple inches from the floor then pushes hard.
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Read through this post...it may give you a few ideas or answers. Only thing I would do differently is use 5/16" plate for the clutch pedal shaft to master cylinder clevis arm and grease the clevis pin...learned this the hard way. pretty sure you can get the Wilwood in 3/4" bore too. cheers, junior
opps, forgot the link: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...lutch+cylinderLast edited by junior; 12-17-2014, 07:58 AM.sigpic
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