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Well, I need to take some measurements on some clutch parts (Pedal travel vs. slave rod displacement), Clutch Master cyl mounting, Hydraulic line routing, and what ever else jumps out at us as all mucked up on our truck. We're still in need, so please let us know if anyone has one we can...

Mutts are great. They don't have recessive health problems, and you can get them from the pound. That being said, it's nice to know what to expect from a dog, which is why breed characteristics are helpful. I think goldens are the best breed for children, but they're prone to several...

Another vote for black out. This one from a girl. :P

Oh, and I think our 4 speed might have 198k miles on it. It's not exactly crisp. Maybe that's a possiable justification for the expense.

Hello, Wife here... So, one good reason to drive a car with classic appeal, like a LC, is that it doesn't depreciate. I think a truck with a 5 speed actually is more valuable than one with the stock tranny to the right buyer. The question is how much? Maybe $1000 is reasonable? I...

I know this in an old thread, but I can't let folks bash K&N like that. Maybe it is a choice to have 3% worse filtration to gain a 50% freer intake flow. Sign me up. In the scheme of things I'm not sure how much a cruiser engine will benifit, but I really appreciate the extra 5 hp or so...

$275 for a clutch !?! What? Does it have embedded microchips? You mention Downey, so can I assume you are running a Downey Pressure plate with a centerforce clutch and a GM flywheel? Actually, by "conversion clutch" does he mean it has different material on each side? Rumor has it I'm...

Gumby, Can you say what sort of set up you are running that seems to require more throw than the stock slave will put out? Pressure plate, adapter, Throwout bearing, fork, etc. ? I would like to be sure not to get into the same boat. THanks, Christine

did you have a stock chevy bell housing with an adapter plate to the trans?

Poser, Understood and agreed. Thanks for taking the time to look at our mess. You wouldn't happen to have a list of "correct clutch parts" would you (at least as far as pressure plates and throw out bearings go)? Are you referring to pressure plates and throw out bearings sold by AA, or...

Well, the best look at it we can get is through the gaping hole that the boot for the normal clutch linkage should go through. I guess you could call it the "secondary inspection hole" :) . I posted a picture of what we can see on our web site http://www.longwellweb.com/.

HI^C, Thanks again for the info. I'm just looking at the hydraulic throwout bearing as a possible option for now. It seems that the bearings have a specific bolt-pattern. Did you use your hydraulic throwout with a toyota transmission, or a chevy transmission. Do you think it will bolt-up...

So, I breifly looked up hydraulic throwout, which I was not familar with, and it sounds really interesting. That would really fix things. Is anyone running that? Will it work with a Toyota master? We looked at moving the slave to the driver side (like everyone else) and using the...

The adapter is in fact behind the bell before the trans. The facinating thing is that if you look really closely at that bizarre picture you notice there are actually 2 holes between the slave and the racket that may or may not line up with the stock LC slave.

Ah, so that answers both of my lingering questions: 1) how everyone seems to get away with less clutch line, and 2) what the giant hole in my bell housing on the driver side is for. Hmmm... I think I need a shopping list.