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The Shop => Transmission Shop => Topic started by: 88formula on October 11, 2015, 12:49:49 AM

Title: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: 88formula on October 11, 2015, 12:49:49 AM
Have an 82 sx4 with 6 cylinder. Boght it without a clutch master and finally found one online, BUT it didn't have the tube for a reservoir!
I've been looking for some ideas for what I could do to build one that would thread in there, or any other vehicle that has a remote reservoir that works?
Title: Re: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: eaglefreek on October 11, 2015, 09:10:12 AM
Some of the Eagles didn't have a reservoir, just a tube. Any reservoir will work. One form a motorcycle would work just fine. Here's a couple options. This one might be a little too big, though http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilwood-Master-Cylinder-Remote-Reservoir-Kit-260-11098-/191631884986?hash=item2c9e2682ba&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ducati-1098S-1098R-1198-Brembo-Rear-Brake-Fluid-Cylinder-Reservoir-/351545524291
Title: Re: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: 88formula on October 11, 2015, 11:23:54 AM
Yes! That's the idea!!!! Now, how to go about making an adaptor to fit to the master. Could I just use a piece of brake line and put a bubble flare on the end? Thin the hose will have somthing to hold on too!!!

I've heard about the hose reservoir, but never actually seen one... now I'm curious, anybody have any photos?
Title: Re: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: eaglefreek on October 11, 2015, 12:45:07 PM
Any line or hose that is compatible with brake fluid will be fine. I've seen one, but can't find any pics on the web. Here's a diagram with the reservoir.
(http://amceaglesden.com/guide/images/8/87/Clutch.jpg)
Title: Re: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: 88formula on October 11, 2015, 06:24:51 PM
That picture looks like the reservoir goes into the end of the master, is that correct? ?? I assumed it would go in to the one closer to the pushrod.
Title: Re: clutch reservoir missing!
Post by: carnuck on November 01, 2015, 02:27:51 PM
The angled fitting is where the pressure line comes out. Look at Asian cars like Toyota and Honda for clutch reservoirs but clean them out carefully before using! You never know what contaminants may have been in it by a previous owner.