Recommendations for Hydraulic Clutch kit

[jocko124]

Originally Posted by Fluid Power

Please don't. I had 2 and ended up with a RAM unit. Tons better.

The Mcleod leaked right out of the box....Twice! I will give you the one I just took off if you enjoy that kind of punishment.

Seriously. They are junk.

I used a RAM unit that mounts using the stock bearing retainer. (TKO 600) Straight forward to install. Take a lot of measurements and then shim accordingly.

http://www.ramclutches.com/Products/...se_bearing.htm

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, ask away.

Darren

Thanks for the heads up Darren. I'll have to do some more research to see if RAM makes them for the Ford T-56 Magnums (vs the GM T-56's). I have the stock GM TO bearing which is supposed to be pretty reliable and is much less expensive than the McLeod---but it doesn't fit.

[Fluid Power]

It looks like they do for the 05-08 mustangs. But not sure that helps at all. Break off a phone call. Their tech support is great.

Darren

[jocko124]

Thanks, I'll look into it.

[Matt@BOS]

Forgive my ignorance, but why is everyone purchasing aftermarket TO bearings rather than GM units?

Matt

[jocko124]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

Forgive my ignorance, but why is everyone purchasing aftermarket TO bearings rather than GM units?

Matt

In my case Matt, the GM unit will not fit because I have a T-56 Magnum for Ford applications.

[Ron in SoCal]

A few months ago I picked up Mcleod PN 14-302 for the T56 Magnum. I hope it works better than what you guys have experienced cause pulling the tranny multiple times is no fun!

[American Powertrain]

Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

what/whos were you using before? i still havent made up my mind......

I had a McCrap bearing before.

[jocko124]

Why are the McLeods so bad? I assume they can be rebuilt? Is there another seal that can be put in place before installing?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by Fluid Power

Please don't. I had 2 and ended up with a RAM unit. Tons better.

The Mcleod leaked right out of the box....Twice! I will give you the one I just took off if you enjoy that kind of punishment.

Seriously. They are junk.

I used a RAM unit that mounts using the stock bearing retainer. (TKO 600) Straight forward to install. Take a lot of measurements and then shim accordingly.

http://www.ramclutches.com/Products/...se_bearing.htm

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, ask away.

Darren

Darren, which one of these from RAM did you use? When I clicked on the link, the page has like a million of them.

[Fluid Power]

I used the 78125HD. Available from Summit/Jegs or where ever you prefer to buy speed parts. The 78125 is available as well. The difference according to the tech guy at RAM was beefier o-rings. As both Mcleod's leaked, I was all for beefier O rings. I am running a GM crate 383, and TKO 600. a pretty mild combo in this crowd and it works perfectly. It is a little tricky to install as one must install and keep it inside the bellhousing, stab the tranny thru the RB.

My experience with Mcleods was a joke. The second install, the bearing squealed like crazy. When I called tech support, he said "it will wear in." Sure. that makes total sense. Every bearing squeals before it wears in.... And yes my math was done correctly. I even bought another pressure plate so the air gap was dead on.

Just Google 'mcleod release bearing leaking.' and start reading...

Darren