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    3/29/2025 11:57 AM  #1

    BobE
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    American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    Just an FYI:
    https://americanpowertrain.com/shop/hydraulic-clutch-kits/1964-66-ford-mustang-hydraulic-clutch-conversion-kit-with-underdash-hydraulics-clutch-pedal-for-tkx-tko-t-5-and-magnum-6-speed-t-56/?_gl=1*9uo8w3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY2MjQzNDg3NS4xNzQzMjcwODM3*_ga_5BQ73MF81Z*MTc0MzI3MDgzNi4xLjEuMTc0MzI3MDgzNi4wLjAuNzI5ODMxNjk2

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    3/29/2025 1:21 PM  #2

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    Re: American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    That's not cheap.  I would like to see one installed.

     

    3/29/2025 3:53 PM  #3

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    Re: American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    That is a Malwood pedal.  they make a good product and the pedal alone can be had for about $700.  Not a fan of a hydraulic throwout bearing.  You lose the clutch "feel" and if... no check that WHEN the bearing fails the transmission needs to be pulled to replace it.

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    3/29/2025 4:59 PM  #4

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    Re: American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    Daze wrote:

    That is a Malwood pedal.  they make a good product and the pedal alone can be had for about $700.  Not a fan of a hydraulic throwout bearing.  You lose the clutch "feel" and if... no check that WHEN the bearing fails the transmission needs to be pulled to replace it.

    Yep, everything Day said. Mal's shop is bout 60 miles down the road from me. He does make good stuff.
    I'm also not a fan of a hydraulic throwout bearing. I'd be using Day's slave setup.
    Cheaper without the bearing.
    https://www.malwoodusa.com/hydraulic-under-dash/malwood-usa-1964-1966-mustang-hydraulic-master-cylinder-clutch-pedal-kit-billet-reservoir/

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    3/30/2025 6:44 AM  #5

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    Re: American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    I'll agree with that.  Given the choice I'll take a good old mechanical linkage or cable over anything hydraulic.  Much better pedal feel. 

     

    3/30/2025 11:29 AM  #6

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    Re: American Powertrain Hydraulic Clutch for Early Mustangs

    I’ll stick with a cable clutch.
    Last thing I need is a hydraulic leak in the interior.

    Here is a recent install of the Malwood hydraulic clutch:

    https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/malwood-under-dash-hydraulics-master-cylinder-clutch-pedal-kit-install.1220792/?post_id=10920091&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-10920091

     

     

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