Re: MC conversion. NEW approach

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2008/2/9 14:34:51

Just a note of reference, the '53 Clipper manual pedal arrangement will fit the '56 Patrician chassis, I know, I've tried it. The '51-'56 chassis must all be the same in that area, so I'd imagine that it will all interchange. Even the toe boards will bolt up correctly. So, if you want to go from the Bendix DeathVac to a manual setup, just find the stuff from a '51 and up Packard, and you'll have everything you'll need. Now, it's not just as simple as a bolt on for the clutch setup, if I remember right, the linkages and everything is different from the V8 to the straight eight cars, but it can be made to work. The pedals will go right in, though.

As for the Dodge van installation, I even tried that one, and didn't have enough clearance anywhere to mount it on the firewall, and there's way too much stuff on the frame to even attempt it. I also tried a Hydroboost from a 1980 Oldsmobile Diesel, and found that it's compact nature was almost perfect for under the floor mounting. However, it put the m/c pretty much under the seat, where you can't fill it. With a little luck, I'll get it to work on the Mayfair when I get it. Won't have much vacuum with twin turbos, and I want as clean a firewall as possible.