Hydraulic to manual clutch conversion

[UselessuntilUneedme75]

Looking for some help! Building 1989 Ranger extended cab. Was converted with a 5.0 automatic when we got it. In the process of installing a blue print 5.0 and manual TKX 5 speed. The truck actually has the clutch pedal still in it but now converting to the manual, I was wondering if anyone has done this? Want to know what was involved with the change? Any suggestions appreciated!

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

@Ramcharger90

 

[Ramcharger90]

Let me look for the thread someone used Foxbody pedals before which I would much prefer a cable clutch over hydraulic. I have had so many problems with hydraulic clutchs in my 5.0 t5 1990. That said it was my daily for a few years that way. Until fuel nuts for a lil while.

 

[Ramcharger90]

T5 and an attempt to stay hydraulic.

So the clutch is messed up on the M5ODR2. I push the clutch in and the wheels keep turning.... so F this noise im gonna rebuild a T5 and put that in. I'm going to try a hydraulic clutch setup I found on another website and here from way back. Parts are 3/4 master for a 90 Ranger 3/4...

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Thats my thread above on using a external slave cylinder. I later went to modern drivelines external setup but I'm having issues with it it might need bled better, maybe a larger reservoir or its out of adjustment. I haven't had time to mess with it lately.

Below should be what you are looking for.
Keep in mind if you want you use explorer 5.0 manifolds or headers the driver side wont work with a cable clutch. The manifold dunps right in front of the hole on the bellhousing.

converting from hydraulic clutch to cable clutch

hey everyone, i just had a few questions i was hoping someone could help me out with. im in the process of building an 85 302 ranger and it came factory with the hydraulic clutch setup. the tranny i am using for the swap is a cable setup. what i was wondering is if anyone knows how close the...

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[UselessuntilUneedme75]

Thanks! Sometimes you get lucky with the hydraulic clutch other times it is a nightmare.

 

[Ramcharger90]

Thanks! Sometimes you get lucky with the hydraulic clutch other times it is a nightmare.

It worked great with the 240sx slave they just went bad once a year