MC for Hydraulic TO bearing

[LarryC5]

Need some advice here. I have a Hydramax Hyd TO and MC kit from American Powertrain for a first gen Camaro.

The problem for me lies in the angle I have to mount Wilwood MC at in order to achieve a direct line from the clutch activation rod to the MC which provides near zero side loading of the plunger assy.

American Powertrain uses a bracket that allows adjustment angle of the MC for better rod alignment. Since I can not move the bracket any higher on the firewall without affecting the one of the 4 bolts that hold the pedal assy to the firewall. Will a 10 degree downward angle of the MC be a problem? This angle seems to provide a smooth and uninterrupted operation of the MC. (The rod angle can move up or down as it attached to the pedal assy via heim joint). Location on firewall seems to be the big issue.

Currently, I have the clutch rod attached to the lowest mounting hole on the clutch pedal assy which puts me at about ~3.25-.5" from the pivot point.

Larry

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by LarryC5

Need some advice here. I have a Hydramax Hyd TO and MC kit from American Powertrain for a first gen Camaro.

The problem for me lies in the angle I have to mount Wilwood MC at in order to achieve a direct line from the clutch activation rod to the MC which provides near zero side loading of the plunger assy.

American Powertrain uses a bracket that allows adjustment angle of the MC for better rod alignment. Since I can not move the bracket any higher on the firewall without affecting the one of the 4 bolts that hold the pedal assy to the firewall. Will a 10 degree downward angle of the MC be a problem? This angle seems to provide a smooth and uninterrupted operation of the MC. (The rod angle can move up or down as it attached to the pedal assy via heim joint). Location on firewall seems to be the big issue.

Currently, I have the clutch rod attached to the lowest mounting hole on the clutch pedal assy which puts me at about ~3.25-.5" from the pivot point.

Larry

should be fine. Down is normal from what I've seen on the clutch master. Just use a remote reservoir mounted above it or a big enough reservoir on it so the fluid level is sufficient so it can't pull air.

[Fluid Power]

I mounted mine at an angle as well. I machined an aluminum plate and matched the mounting holes. I did this to get the pedal ratio correct.

Darren

[LarryC5]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the replies. Mounting it at an angle is it! I have been driving myself crazy trying to get the MC level (horizontally).

I also considered having a custom plate fabricated but decided to buy the DSE version and take out the upward angle (lower portion of the plate) and make the plate basically flat then mount the American Powertrain adjustable MC bracket to it. This should give the MC a solid mount, eliminate any potential for flex and cover up where necessary the factory clutch rod access hole.

Again, thanks for the replies.

Larry