I'm currently working on my brake and clutch lines - how does the hydraulic clutch hookup point on the Ricardo (what I'm assuming to be that foil-covered thingie on the passenger side) connect to 3/16'' IF hardline? It doesn't look threaded, so I have no idea what type of adapter(s) would be used...
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You have to remove the existing FGT hose, and install a metric-to-AN fitting. Then you
can run a flex hose from the hard line to the adaptor. I assume you have the larger hard line (3/16"?) from the clutch MC as Fran determined that the original size line was too small.
can run a flex hose from the hard line to the adaptor. I assume you have the larger hard line (3/16"?) from the clutch MC as Fran determined that the original size line was too small.
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this is the fitting I used to connect the Ricardo clutch slave cylinder to a -3 hose. its's a 10 mm to -3 AN fitting. un screw the old Ford hose and install the adapter into the existing tee fitting. the existing is the metric equivalent to a -3 hose. the heat shield on the hose is because in the Ford GT the exhaust passes close to the hose
this is the fitting I used to connect the Ricardo clutch slave cylinder to a -3 hose. its's a 10 mm to -3 AN fitting. un screw the old Ford hose and install the adapter into the existing tee fitting. the existing is the metric equivalent to a -3 hose. the heat shield on the hose is because in the Ford GT the exhaust passes close to the hose
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Okay, thanks for the size!
Btw, while we're talking about the Ricardo unit, is there anything special you have to do (e.g., have clutch installed) prior to bolting on the starter?
The reason I ask is because when I was searching for information on the Ford GT starter, I came across a post on a site which indicated the starter had to be bought with the clutch (which as far as i can tell is wrong) and had to be installed after the engine/clutch/transaxle are all bolted together.....if you have the transaxle, and just the transaxle, sitting there, can you just bolt up the starter and call it a day?
Btw, while we're talking about the Ricardo unit, is there anything special you have to do (e.g., have clutch installed) prior to bolting on the starter?
The reason I ask is because when I was searching for information on the Ford GT starter, I came across a post on a site which indicated the starter had to be bought with the clutch (which as far as i can tell is wrong) and had to be installed after the engine/clutch/transaxle are all bolted together.....if you have the transaxle, and just the transaxle, sitting there, can you just bolt up the starter and call it a day?
I did, the trans in the pic above has no clutch in it. even when the clutch is mounted the starter gear teeth do not engage unless you are starting the engine with power from the battery.
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On the clutch line it would be worthwhile running it 1/4 inch as opposed to 3/16
The drag on moving the amount of fluid needed to fully move the slave cylinder through such a small pipe over the didtance required in a mid engined car causes clutch to slip when dumping it.
For a road car you could get away with it but easier to run the larger line now rather than later
Ian
On the clutch line it would be worthwhile running it 1/4 inch as opposed to 3/16
The drag on moving the amount of fluid needed to fully move the slave cylinder through such a small pipe over the didtance required in a mid engined car causes clutch to slip when dumping it.
For a road car you could get away with it but easier to run the larger line now rather than later
Ian
Would it be sufficient to just change the Ricardo line to -4 and use 3/16 all the way throughout, or would it be even better to use -4 there AND 1/4'' all the way?
The reason I ask is because I'm looking at fittings and have no way how I'd do 1/4''...
It goes:
Wilwood master cylinders: -3 out
stainless braided hose to firewall bulkhead: -3hose to 3/16'' IF
and I don't see any -3 to 1/4'' bulkheads, let alone and 1/4'' to -4AN bulkheads.......
The reason I ask is because I'm looking at fittings and have no way how I'd do 1/4''...
It goes:
Wilwood master cylinders: -3 out
stainless braided hose to firewall bulkhead: -3hose to 3/16'' IF
and I don't see any -3 to 1/4'' bulkheads, let alone and 1/4'' to -4AN bulkheads.......
if you want to go Ricardo to -4 AN hose
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Russell Performance 670501 - Russell Metric and SAE Brake Adapter Fittings - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Bah, I must be blind. I found the 1/4'' hardline to -4AN bulkheads
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I can't believe I hunted for him for 2-3hrs today, somehow came up empty, then at 2am found him by searching again. I suck, lol.
Thanks; ordered
Earl s Performance 989548ERL - Earl's Performance Brake Adapters - Overview - SummitRacing.com
I can't believe I hunted for him for 2-3hrs today, somehow came up empty, then at 2am found him by searching again. I suck, lol.
Thanks; ordered
