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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Hi, I have a '71 350 stick with a Hayes clutch in it but have a weak knee.

Is there a hydraulic conversion available for this model that would make the clutch lighter? Or is there any other way to reduce the pedal pressure.

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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Golden
Hi, I have a '71 350 stick with a Hayes clutch in it but have a weak knee.

Is there a hydraulic conversion available for this model that would make the clutch lighter? Or is there any other way to reduce the pedal pressure.

Many thanks all
Golden I have posted on this conversion many many time and even over the last winter there have been numerous posts on this.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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The hydraulic clutch is great. Very light pressure to use. We bought a master cylinder and slave cylinder for a 1985 one ton chevy truck. The master cylinder fits perfectly; the only thing you need to do is shorten the rod to the correct length. Make a bracket for the slave and you are good to go. You can buy a resevior from coleman racing or go to a junk yard and get one from a camaro with hyd clutch.
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Cheers guys
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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Norval's posts should be available using "advanced search" and checking the "archves" box.
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