Clutch set up question

huddy · Post by **huddy** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:56 am

Hello all, I am currently in the process of switching my 83 ranger from a C-4 to a T-5. My question is how do I set up the hydraulic clutch on it or should I try to make the cable set up work? The 5 speed is from a 92 Mustang.

cgrey8 · Post by **cgrey8** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 4:49 pm

There are a couple options. Just search around, but here's the thread where I used 100% stock equipment to make my setup work. The catch is I did have to borrow a piece from my V6's concentric clutch slave to use with my T5 external slave setup. Here are the details complete with pics:
Parts needed to adapt the T5 into the Ranger

85 ranger btm · Post by **85 ranger btm** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:39 pm

this is my set up. its an external slave from an 84 ranger with a 2.9 v6. The line that goes from the clutch slave to the clutch master cylinder i used a braided stainless steel line with an adapter piece from russel performance this is the part from summitracing.com Russell Performance 640281 - Russell Clutch Adapter Fittings

85 ranger btm · Post by **85 ranger btm** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:48 pm

this is the fitting and you can't see because the o-ring is covering it but there is a lip on the fitting the arrow in the pic is pointing at it. the lip will need to be filed down slightly to fit in the slave and master because i think the fitting was meant for a jeep and its the only one i could find that would work.

huddy · Post by **huddy** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:08 pm

Thanks for all the help guys! I was just thinking today at work that the older camaros and firebirds used a T-5 tranny with a hydraulic clutch. I am not sure if it would work, just a random thought?

Raynger · Post by **Raynger** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:17 pm

So do the 2005+ 4.0 mustangs. They use an internal slave on a t-5. I haven't found anyone who has swapped one to a 5.0 t-5 though. I'm thinking about giving it a try, but not sure I'll be getting to it for a few months though.

Teddyzee · Post by **Teddyzee** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:44 pm

Here is a fitting that bolts right to the Ford master cyl (and slave that 85 ranger and I are using)

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640281/

Russell Performance 640281

Grumpy · Post by **Grumpy** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:24 pm

as far as the clutch line fittings.. i had some made by a buddy of mine... and i can get more made too . he made mine for free... but i can get them made WAY cheaper then you can get them anywhere else .. so.. if yall need any... let me know an ill put in an order with him ... mine fit PERFECTLY... no trimming or grinding or anything...

huddy · Post by **huddy** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:40 am

Grumpy, I would be interested in those fittings. I also found a hydraulic throwout bearing by RAM clutches for the T-5, anyone used this?

Grumpy · Post by **Grumpy** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:43 pm

Huddy..... aight .. ill drop by his work tomorrow (Monday) an get him to make me a few if he still has the file on his CNC .. ill let ya know something as soon as i get word from him .....

huddy · Post by **huddy** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:37 pm

Thank you very much.

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