Guest Glenn Parker Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 i've been quietly reading along as I biuld my 72 with a 300 horse 350 and a t-5. should have it running in a week. One of the last things yo do is tap the chevy slave cyl. for the 1/8 pipe. has this process been dependable or have you all discovered a better way? I have done alot of work to make the car as dependable as well as fast. I live in Martinez CA would like to see some running cars if to make comparisons and ask a few questions. Hey lonerider I've got in-outlaws in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Glen, I have run that set up for about a year now and have had zero leaks. Just be careful when taping that plastic, you don't get a second chance. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Yes, you do have a choice but it will cost you a little bit more. I went to my local Aeroquip racing shop and had them make up a braided stainless steel line with the proper sized fittings on each end. Works great and no tapping, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 It worked for me just fine. I used a drill press. Be careful, go slow, use a new drill and a new tap. My problem was with the master. Buy the 7/8" to start with, DONT BUY THE 3/4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 I've got a T56 with a plastic slave. The first one didn't do too well and I ended up making a custom line. If you go the drilltap route consider using a bit of JB Weld to ensure it's a good tight fit. I think with a little JB mine would've held but I decided not to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Welcome Glenn! Good to see another Bay Area person on the board I sold my 260Z, so presently I am w/o, but as soon as I procure a 240Z, it's getting stripped of its internals ASAP. You have the JTR book already? If not, buy it! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Parker Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Davy, I've had the JTR book and have refered to it alot. I enjoy fabricating things if only to slow me down alittle , I get alittle obsesssed with my projects. I should have it running in a few weeks I've already completed the suspension and drive train. I'll do the body and interior next summer. If want I'll look around for a good donor car for you. I taught myself to TIG weld and bought one for this project. They work great. I would like to see some other cars to see if I'm on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73BOTIZ Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Welcome Glenn, I live in Pinole,a short distance from you. If you want to take a peek at my car, let me know and we can make arrangements. I modified my t-5 slave cylinder per the JTR manual and it is working fine so far. Talk to you later, Mike D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 I've done it with the T56 one as well, one suggestion I'd make is when you tap it, look carefully at a tap and die chart if you can, often there are several drill sizes that will actually work on a tap. Use the smallest drill that will work for that tap to insure you get nice thick threads. If you drill it a bit big it'll still tap, but you lose thread surface to hold it in the plastic. I'm not crazy about it, but it has held and not leaked, so I donno. If someone had a reasonably priced aftermarket slave to fit a T56, I'd consider changing it or having it as a spare just in case. Regards, Lone Ps: Glen, cool, yeah Martinez isn't that far from me really, isn't it like just pass Vallejo? Also, sounds like your definitely on track, man, a tig at home.. That is REAL cool. [ October 20, 2001: Message edited by: lonehdrider ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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