[DeTomaso] Re : [detomaso]What's going on in the parts business?

[richard bosch]

Nice bracket!That would eliminate the hardest part of converting to the Wilwood master.


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 From: "gow2 at rc-tech.net" <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
To: richard bosch <theemonkey at yahoo.com> 
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Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Re : [detomaso]What's going on in the parts  business?
 

I wasn't really following this thread but I do have a bracket which allows
for the swap out of the clutch MC to Wilwood:

http://www.qualityfabparts.com/Images/Clutch%20Adapter/ca2.jpg

http://www.qualityfabparts.com/Images/Clutch%20Adapter/ca3.jpg


> Boyd,or Hugh?
>
> I had the CNC clutch master cylinder in my car for over ten years.It is
> very well made,however if you want to convert to the CNC you have to do a
> few modifications.
>
> The mounting hole spacing is wider so you need to use a dremel or file to
> elongate the holes towards the body.With a Dremel i think it takes only 1
> minute per hole,not a big deal.you need to change the fitting on the end
> of the copper clutch line to a female #4 AN and put a 90 degree 1/8 pipe
> to male #4 an fitting.Bend the copper line a little to line up with the
> new master location.The hardest change is the CNC master protrudes further
> into the cabin than the stock master so you will need to use a die to cut
> more threads on the pushrod and cut off the excess threaded portion.
>
> Another option is to make an adapter plate between the master and the body
> the has the two different mounting dimensions and the thickness to make up
> for the protrusion into the cabin.
>
> The CNC master also has a shorter stroke than the stock master so i highly
> recommend a long throw slave to make up the difference.
>
> Another option is the Wilwood/Tilton/Girling master.It has a longer stroke
> than the CNC.The same mounting  and pushrod length modifications are
> needed as the CNC.The fittings are different yet again as the outlet is
> now moved to the rear and top of the master.SAAC restorations sells the
> master and fittings as a kit for this conversion as well.One big
> difference with the Wilwood master is the hole in the firewall has to been
> enlarged and i had to "massage" my brake booster to clear.I have an
> oversize booster versus stock.
>
> After it has all been said in done since the good non chinese master is
> available from both Pantera East and Roland in Germany i would recommend
> doing the good stock master.If they stop making the good ones and only
> chinese copies are available i would recommend the Wilwood master over the
> CNC because of the longer  stroke.
>
> Richard
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