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    5/03/2026 9:19 AM  #1

    687072mustang
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    Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    What has been used in place of the "Z" bar  with 5 speed? Could anyone EMail pics?? My phone is a land line so NO text Thanks
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    5/03/2026 9:59 AM  #2

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    The MustangSteve cable clutch kit for 67-68 will work perfect for your application.

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    5/03/2026 9:16 PM  #3

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    If I needed a clutch, I'd be trying a Malwood hydraulic setup, not MDL, with a slave cylinder. .
    For me, I'm still undecided on the merits of a  hydraulic throw out bearing.
    There's quite a bit of feedback on Mals clutch setup over on the VMF.

    Last edited by 50vert (5/03/2026 9:17 PM)

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    5/04/2026 5:37 AM  #4

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    I have the MDL hydraulic setup and am pleased with it.  I have the external slave cylinder as I didn’t want to deal with a potential failure of a hydraulic throwout bearing, although they are quite reliable.
    I’ll note that one can eliminate the clutch spring under the dash when going to a hydraulic clutch.
    If you have power brakes, you’ll need the ‘offset clutch MC” like the one sold by MDL. 
    If you go with a hydraulic clutch setup, make sure to match the MC to the slave cylinder, or throwout bearing, to ensure the correct stroke length to properly engage/disengage the clutch/pressure plate. 
     
    The Malwood setup looks like a nice setup and eliminates the MC on the firewall.

    I do have some pictures, and will send along.  
     

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    5/04/2026 5:53 AM  #5

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    I have the MS cable clutch in my '67 and love it.  I am not a fan of hydraulic clutch actuation.  I find it numb compared to mechanical methods.  A cable is also a lot easier to replace if it fails than having to bleed hydraulics.  JMO, to each his own.  

     

    5/04/2026 7:06 AM  #6

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    I also have the MDL hydraulic clutch with the external slave cylinder.  I installed it about 5 years ago with no issues.

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    5/05/2026 4:19 PM  #7

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    Re: Clutch install for the 4.6 DOHC ??

    My son's 66 with 4.6 and T56 has a MustangSteve cable clutch system that works flawlessly.

    We previously put a T56 behind a SBC in an early S10 pickup.  HATED the hydraulic TO bearing, both during the install/bleed process, and while driving.  Like TKO said, it leaves you with a numb feeling.

    We also dealt with a hydraulic TO bearing in my son's 04 GTO.  I would prefer the master/slave setup over the hydraulic TO setup.

     

     

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