News: Putting FUN and FRIENDLINESS, FIRST into owning and learning about AMC small bodied cars, primarily Eagles, Spirits and Concords as well as vehicles built in AMC's Mexican subsidiary, VAM.

The AMC Eaglepedia can now be accessed using the buttons found below  This is a comprehensive ever growing archive of information, tips, diagrams, manuals, etc. for the AMC Eagle and other small bodied AMC cars. 

Also a button is now available for our Face Book Group page.


Welcome to the AMC Eagles Nest.  A new site under "old" management -- so welcome to your new home for everything related to AMC Eagles, Spirits and Concords along with opportunities to interact with other AMC'ers.  This site will soon be evolving to look different than it has and we will be incorporating new features we hope you will find useful, entertaining and expand your AMC horizons.

You can now promote your topics at your favorite social media site by clicking on the appropriate icon (top upper right of the page) while viewing the topic you wish to promote.


  • March 29, 2024, 12:45:58 AM

Login with username, password and session length

Author Topic: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit  (Read 5375 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« on: January 03, 2021, 10:27:35 PM »
Does anybody know where I can get a clutch master cylinder rebuild kit that will work on a factory eagle master cylinder.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline Mitch

  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 107
  • Thumbs Up 11
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2021, 06:30:18 AM »
Try Rockauto.com

Offline Taylor

  • Administrator
  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • ******
  • Posts: 853
  • Thumbs Up 34
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2021, 07:41:48 AM »
They look to be on manufacture close out.
2010 Toyota Rav4 pack mule
1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon 🖖🏼🦅
2020 Honda Africa Twin the long haul trucker

Offline Mitch

  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 107
  • Thumbs Up 11
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2021, 02:07:42 PM »
Not a bad price. Wish I had the funds to stock up and resell later.

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2021, 02:56:19 PM »
The only issue I have with RockAuto is they won't ship to Colorado.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline vangremlin

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 4414
  • Thumbs Up 212
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2021, 07:21:26 PM »
The only issue I have with RockAuto is they won't ship to Colorado.

Are they still refusing to ship to CO?  I was hoping they'd have wised up and realize there are a lot of customers here that would like to buy from them!
1981 Kammback 258 - "Pepe"
1980 Coupe 258 - "Ginger
1972 Gremlin X 304
1978 Gremlin 4 cyl 121 - sold
1964 TBird 390 - sold

Offline mudkicker715

  • Administrator
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ******
  • Posts: 3002
  • Thumbs Up 167
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2021, 07:34:27 PM »
well I assume they still ship to Wisconsin. give a heads up up if I need to be a send to point. I mean double shipping would suck. but I would resend if needed.



Manitowoc WI

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2021, 02:13:41 AM »
The only issue I have with RockAuto is they won't ship to Colorado.

Are they still refusing to ship to CO?  I was hoping they'd have wised up and realize there are a lot of customers here that would like to buy from them!
Yeah unfortunately they are.
well I assume they still ship to Wisconsin. give a heads up up if I need to be a send to point. I mean double shipping would suck. but I would resend if needed.

Thanks for the offer mudkicker but my girlfriend lives in Iowa so I can just have them shipped there if need be.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline johnbendik

  • Eagle DL
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thumbs Up 20
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2021, 01:47:32 PM »
Maddog,

Did you ever get the kit from RockAuto and use it?

I'm asking because I bought a couple of the kits (part number Lucas SP5902) and took my Eagle to a local transmission shop to rebuild my clutch master cylinder, and they say the parts don't fit!  I don't know who to believe.

Can anyone shed any light?  I would rather just replace the master cylinder, but I was unable to find one anywhere, so the rebuild kit was a last resort.  Any tips on finding a replacement master cylinder, or the right rebuild kit, would be much appreciated...

John B.
1984 Eagle Sportwagon
258 - 6 cyl
5-speed !

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2021, 02:12:07 PM »
No I never did get one as I still can't get the master cylinder apart. :banghead: I have found out though that the company that made the ones that originally came in our Eagles is still around but since they are located in jolly ol' England it's been kinda hard to get ahold of them.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline johnbendik

  • Eagle DL
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thumbs Up 20
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2021, 03:24:55 PM »
Yeah, it looked like a real PITA to get to, that's why I went to a transmission shop to have it done. 

If you can share what you know about the British manufacturer of the original part, I'll try to get to them also.  Maybe we can double-team them...

JB
1984 Eagle Sportwagon
258 - 6 cyl
5-speed !

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2021, 10:16:17 PM »
The name of the company is Girling and the part number for the clutch master cylinder is 74660674 BS2. I am using a smartphone to go to their website and I don't know if it's the same on computers but for me it's kind of glitchy, but I think I managed to send in an inquiry on their website which is girlingauto.com as I have yet to find a phone number for them.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline johnbendik

  • Eagle DL
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thumbs Up 20
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2021, 02:00:03 PM »
I visited that site via Firefox on my desktop computer, and it is indeed royally screwed up.  It seems to be in an endless loop trying to refresh itself and reload something.  Pretty much unusable.

I hammered away clicking on things, trying to catch it between the interruptions, and managed to find a link to this site for their products: https://www.showmetheparts.com/trw/, which does show a few parts for AMC Eagles.  Unfortunately, it only lists a few brake and suspension parts; nothing for the clutch.

I don't have much hope that you'll get a reply to your inquiry.  If their web site is that wacko and they haven't done anything about it, there probably isn't anyone from IT reading the mail, either.

I'm going to stop piggybacking on your post and start a new one regarding the whole clutch master cylinder problem.  Maybe we'll flush out some new solutions or possibilities.

I've had to quit driving my Eagle because of the flaky clutch.  It has abandoned me far from home twice now, and I'm too old to deal with that crap.

JB
1984 Eagle Sportwagon
258 - 6 cyl
5-speed !

Offline AMC of Houston

  • The only thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history.
  • Global Moderator
  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • *****
  • Posts: 893
  • Thumbs Up 86
    • American Motors Club of Houston
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2021, 07:03:01 PM »
In maddog's original post, I assume the request was about his '80 Eagle.   If the car is a 6-cylinder, then the correct part number for the rebuild kit is J8132911.   Crown offers them for about $20.   Search on that part number, and they'll pop up.   Note that different years and engines have different part numbers.
George G.
'81 Eagle Sundancer
'85 Eagle Waggie
1960 1902 Rambler Replica
'64 American
'70 AMX (Big Bad Blue), '70 AMX (White)
'77 Gremlin
'78 Pacer Coupe, '78 Pacer Wagon
'79 Pacer Wagon
'73 Jensen Interceptor
'86 Audi 5000 Turbo
'98 Aston Martin DB7
'09 Nissan Titan
'10 Nissan Maxima

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2021, 09:22:45 PM »
My Eagle is indeed an 80 but the master cylinder came out of a different year and I'm not sure what year it was. ::)
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline AMC of Houston

  • The only thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history.
  • Global Moderator
  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • *****
  • Posts: 893
  • Thumbs Up 86
    • American Motors Club of Houston
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2021, 10:42:41 PM »
Well, that kinda sucks!   Any AMC part numbers on it anywhere?   But then it may not even be an AMC part!  Bummer.
George G.
'81 Eagle Sundancer
'85 Eagle Waggie
1960 1902 Rambler Replica
'64 American
'70 AMX (Big Bad Blue), '70 AMX (White)
'77 Gremlin
'78 Pacer Coupe, '78 Pacer Wagon
'79 Pacer Wagon
'73 Jensen Interceptor
'86 Audi 5000 Turbo
'98 Aston Martin DB7
'09 Nissan Titan
'10 Nissan Maxima

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2021, 09:28:28 PM »
No the only things on it are the part number I posted earlier the name Girling and made in UK. So my guess is it's something AMC sourced from them instead of making it themselves.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline johnbendik

  • Eagle DL
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thumbs Up 20
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2021, 05:36:59 PM »
Well, I bought the Crown kit from Summit Racing that AMC of Houston mentioned and compared it to the one from RockAuto and they seem identical.  I then took them both to a different transmission shop and asked them to rebuild my clutch cylinder.

I got a call the next day; it turns out that neither of the kits will fit my master cylinder.  He had my cylinder taken apart on the bench and showed me the original seals vs. the ones in the kits, and both of the kits were visibly smaller in diameter.  I don't understand what's going on, unless some previous owner replaced my cylinder with a non-standard one.  He is now trying to look at other random rebuild kits to see if he can find one that will fit.  The whole situation is pretty discouraging.  This may be the issue that makes me just walk away from my Eagle.

If anyone is looking at this thread because they are trying to rebuild their clutch master cylinders, all I can tell you is that neither the RockAuto or Crown kit will fit my 1984 5-speed Eagle.

JB
1984 Eagle Sportwagon
258 - 6 cyl
5-speed !

Offline AMC of Houston

  • The only thing we learn from history is that we don't learn from history.
  • Global Moderator
  • Eagle Sundaancer
  • *****
  • Posts: 893
  • Thumbs Up 86
    • American Motors Club of Houston
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2021, 07:21:16 PM »
I checked my parts books; and there was a boatload of different cylinders over the years:

J5359822 - '80 with GM 4-cyl (MC & reservoir one-piece casting)
J3236757 - '80-'83 with GM 4-cyl (MC & reservoir are two separate service parts)
J3238951 - '80-'81 6-cyl (prior to engine code 011C03)
J3238493 - '81-'83 6-cyl (after engine code 011C03), '84-up GM 4-cyl, and '83-up with AMC 4-cyl
J3238951 - '84-up 6-cyl

Repair kits listed are:
J8132781 - '80-'83 with GM 4-cyl
8983500677 (or 83500677) - '84-up with GM 4-cyl, and '83-up with AMC 4-cyl
J8132911 - '80-up with 6-cyl

Probably doesn't help, I know.
George G.
'81 Eagle Sundancer
'85 Eagle Waggie
1960 1902 Rambler Replica
'64 American
'70 AMX (Big Bad Blue), '70 AMX (White)
'77 Gremlin
'78 Pacer Coupe, '78 Pacer Wagon
'79 Pacer Wagon
'73 Jensen Interceptor
'86 Audi 5000 Turbo
'98 Aston Martin DB7
'09 Nissan Titan
'10 Nissan Maxima

Offline atmafox

  • Mad Engineer
  • Eagle
  • **
  • Posts: 112
  • Thumbs Up 8
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2021, 12:29:31 AM »
Rock auto will ship to Colorado just not to home rule cities.  I rent a post box in superior and they deliver there no problem.

So find someone outside of a home rule city or a post box you can rent outside of one and that should do you!

Good luck!
-Andrea
« Last Edit: June 12, 2021, 12:31:02 AM by atmafox »
Mine:
- 1980 AMC Eagle 2dr Sedan
- 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Coupe

Ours:
- 1986 Toyota Pickup

Hers:
- 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo
- 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac
- 1997 Toyota RAV4 2dr 4x4

His:
- 1985 Nissan 720 Pickup Deluxe King Cab 4x4

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2021, 09:01:44 PM »
Rock auto will ship to Colorado just not to home rule cities.  I rent a post box in superior and they deliver there no problem.

So find someone outside of a home rule city or a post box you can rent outside of one and that should do you!

Good luck!
-Andrea
Well then I'm screwed cuz I'm stuck in Pueblo the sinkhole of the state. :rotfl:
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline maddog

  • a long haired redneck country boy
  • AMC Eagles Den Addicted
  • ********
  • Posts: 1805
  • Thumbs Up 45
  • AMC Eagle the original crossover
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #21 on: June 15, 2021, 09:03:41 PM »
I finally heard from the people from the Girling website and they said that they don't have any kind of a repair kit for the master cylinder I have and I also just recently found out that it's for a 4 cylinder car not a straight six not sure if that makes a difference but I think it might.
1998 CHEVY S10 (DAILY DRIVER/PROJECT) INTIMIDATIN'
1980 AMC EAGLE WAGON (PROJECT) EAGLE EYES
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=30758.0
1983 AMC EAGLE LIMITED WAGON-SURVIVOR (gone)
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=32372.0

Offline johnbendik

  • Eagle DL
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thumbs Up 20
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #22 on: June 26, 2021, 06:30:39 PM »
I'm updating this thread with info I've figured out (the hard way) while trying to find a rebuild kit for my 6-cylinder with a 5-speed.

Both the RockAuto kit (Lucas SP5903) and the Crown kit from Summit Racing are for the 4-cylinder car only.  They fit a 3/4" bore master cylinder; the 6-cylinder cars use a larger bore. 

I have been completely unable to find a kit for the 6-cyl MC.

JB
1984 Eagle Sportwagon
258 - 6 cyl
5-speed !

Offline jrpentolino

  • Premium Member
  • Eagle
  • *****
  • Posts: 45
  • Thumbs Up 6
  • You can do it right, or do it twice.
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #23 on: June 29, 2021, 03:37:16 PM »
I sure do. You can get a rebuld kit from Blaser Auto. They have them in stock. Blaser Auto specializes in AMC, Nash and Rambler.

309-764-3571
[email protected]

blaserauto.com
'82 Eagle SX/4, 4.2L 5 speed - Father / Daughter Build

Offline Still Pat

  • Eagle Sport
  • ****
  • Posts: 409
  • Thumbs Up 14
Re: Clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
« Reply #24 on: June 30, 2021, 09:33:36 AM »
Y'all might wanna check THIS post if it helps anything. Something I found on a spacebook Studebaker page. I don't recall, I THINK this guy was looking for a brake master cyl. kit, but due to the age (& the fact it was a Studebaker) folks were suggesting rebuild places. Don't know if this helps or not, just something I saw.


'83 AMC Eagle wagon 258/auto.
'84 AMC Eagle sedan (4 door) 258/auto.
PREVIOUS AMCs:
'72 Gremlin X 304/3 speed
'81 Eagle Kammback 258/4 speed (Purchased new)
'82 Eagle wagon 258/5 speed (Ordered new, traded Kammback)
'86 (I THINK) Eagle wagon - BlackBird 258/auto. (Got hit/totaled)
'83 Eagle wagon - White Eagle 258-auto. (Front subframe was rotted out - sold for parts)

 

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk