On Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:54:44 PDT Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> I will soon have the engine and 5-speed removed from my car and would like
> to try a big healey slave cylinder with it. A new cylinder is $95, so I
> am looking for a used rebuildable one.
> Anyone know where to look? Should I join the healey list just for this?
Ddon't have a spare - but yes, I've tried it. It's
the same diameter as the (later) spridget one - 1". the
only significant difference (besides the fact that it's
alloy instead of iron) is that you can interchange the
clutch hose and the bleed nipple, which is handy since the
slave now goes on the left side of the trans (and the bleed
nipple works much better if it's facing up).
I had to grind clearance on the engine back plate (adapter),
and slot the slave cylinder mounting holes inward to match
the mounting holes in the trans. There isn't enough room
for bolt heads, so I got allen headed bolts for it (don't
remember the size).
I paid about $40 for one from British Motorsports (in San
Jose) about 6 (maybe 7) years ago.. Be careful with a used
one, as alumin(i)um is somewhat treacherous to rebuild
(being soft and all).
You can apparently also use the datsun slave, but it makes
for a wicked tight pedal (must be much smaller diameter)..
-Hans
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