Hi Guys,

My question is simple - can you convert a 5 speed Hydraulic Gearbox to a cable system?

...and yes - I have looked for the answer in the Tech Section.

Thanks,

Matt.

Just cut a slot in the bell housing and fit the cable clutch fork.

You will have to fabricate something off the bellhousing to support the cable.

Thant said, I haven't done it. Sit them side by side and have a look.

I installed a hydraulically operated 5-spd into another car and adapted a mechanical linkage setup without too many problems.

I ended up fabricating an extension to the clutch fork which changed the leverage point on it a bit. That made the pedal easier to operate and gave it more travel. It was very touchy at first, and didn't have much free travel.

Thanks for the suggestions guys... always helpful.

Matt.

Have a look in my images album, you need to make up a remote clutch m/c like that.

I recently purchased a 1200 sedan with an SR20 and 5 speed with the original clutch cable. A bracket has been made to hold the end of the cable this is mounted off the gearbox so that the outer part of the cable pushes the clutch fork in.
I would post a pic for you but not sure how to.

Fireblade I did try this with original clutch cable but as it has to pull to the rear the standard cable would have been too short.
I would be very very interested as to how this was done as I had to convert to hydaulic. You can send a pic to my email craigmwatson@yahoo.com.au and i can then post it.

So what's better then - hydraulic or cable?

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don't bother - way too much work.

drill two holes in the bellhousing and fit a Tilton Throwout Bearing

use a stock L series clutch m/c and be done with it.