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How hard is it to put hydraulic clutch pedals in an 80s gas cab?

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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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How hard is it to put hydraulic clutch pedals in an 80s gas cab?

Would a hydraulic clutch pedal and master cylinder bracket go right into an 80s gas cab? I know the electrical bulkhead connector needs to be moved but are there any other obstacles? Thanks
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 10:44 PM
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Gotta drill the holes for the clutch master bracket too.
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Old Aug 23, 2021 | 01:13 AM
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You need the bracket that the Hyd master cylinder locks into, it mounts up onto the steering column/pedal brackets, then drill the hole in the firewall and move the bulk head connector down and over a bit, and a bit smaller too.
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Old Aug 23, 2021 | 09:14 AM
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Thanks. So the shaft location and size that the pedals pivot on is the same? Doesn’t sound like too bad of a job. When did gas trucks get hydraulic clutches?
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Old Aug 23, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Bookshelf
Thanks. So the shaft location and size that the pedals pivot on is the same? Doesn’t sound like too bad of a job. When did gas trucks get hydraulic clutches?
Correct.
I think the hydraulic clutches started in 88...
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