- Joined
- May 27, 2003
- Location
- Acworth, Ga. USA
So - my ?81 242 with LS V8 swap has had some clutch/ tranny issues. My setup used a stock Camaro clutch set, with a stock GM AP/ LUK slave cylinder in the bell housing.
I originally used a Wilwood 3/4? master cylinder and an AN-4 clutch line with a GM quick connect at the bell housing. This setup had consistent problems with shifting/ grinding. Clutch or tranny? I pulled the T56 and had it rebuilt. Synchros were shot and 5/6 gear set was toast. While it was out, I replaced the slave cylinder and master- I used another stock slave and switched to a Volvo 240/260 master. I also got a new clutch pedal from STS Machining.Concerned about air in the system, I bench bled the master, then installed and power bled the system with a Motive power bleeder. I then gravity bled the system 4-5 reservoirs full with no air coming out the remote bleeder.
Now it works and the transmission shifts smoothly, but I have1&1/2-2? of pedal travel until it engages, even with the clevis adjusted all the way out. The pedal engages near the floor, so it is hard to push a fast shift. Do I need a longer clevis/ rod? Thinking about adding a sleeve to extend it, but confused as to why this setup should have no adjustability if all the components are stock.
Thoughts?
I originally used a Wilwood 3/4? master cylinder and an AN-4 clutch line with a GM quick connect at the bell housing. This setup had consistent problems with shifting/ grinding. Clutch or tranny? I pulled the T56 and had it rebuilt. Synchros were shot and 5/6 gear set was toast. While it was out, I replaced the slave cylinder and master- I used another stock slave and switched to a Volvo 240/260 master. I also got a new clutch pedal from STS Machining.Concerned about air in the system, I bench bled the master, then installed and power bled the system with a Motive power bleeder. I then gravity bled the system 4-5 reservoirs full with no air coming out the remote bleeder.
Now it works and the transmission shifts smoothly, but I have1&1/2-2? of pedal travel until it engages, even with the clevis adjusted all the way out. The pedal engages near the floor, so it is hard to push a fast shift. Do I need a longer clevis/ rod? Thinking about adding a sleeve to extend it, but confused as to why this setup should have no adjustability if all the components are stock.
Thoughts?