Instructions User guide

1963–67 Chevrolet Nova Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Kit

1) Remove all of the existing factory mechanical clutch linkage components. (Clutch rod, bell crank or

Z bar) from under the dash and at the bell housing area.

Figure 1 Figure 2

2) Remove the brake master cylinder and booster assembly (if equipped). Carefully remove the

brake lines from the master cylinder and mark them to be certain they are reinstalled into the

correct ports. Brake lines may need to be rerouted if interference occurs. Only use proper steel

brake lines when rerouting the brake lines.

3) Assemble the McLeod master cylinder to the mounting plate with supplied screws and lock

washers. Tighten screws securely. Install the mounting plate/McLeod master cylinder assembly,

passing the pushrod through the firewall. Re-install the factory brake master cylinder onto the

mounting bracket. Install washers and nuts. Tighten all four fasteners securely.

4) Install the pedal bracket, with the stud at the top, to the pedal under the dash with supplied 5/16”

bolt and nut. Place two washers over the stud then rod end on the end of the push rod, one washer

and then the lock washer and nut. Tighten nut securely. Remove the heavy pedal return spring

from the pedal if present. Swing the pedal through its range of motion to be certain there is no

interference with any component including wires and or hoses. See Figure 3.

5) Mount the master cylinder reservoir in a convenient location above the master cylinder using the

supplied screws. Connect the reservoir to the master cylinder with the red hose. Secure the

reservoir and hose with supplied clamps (3). See Figure 2

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963–67 Chevrolet Nova Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Kit 1) Remove all of the existing factory mechanical clutch linkage components. (Clutch rod, bell crank or Z bar) from under the dash and at the bell housing area. Figure 1 Figure 2 2) Remove the brake master cylinder and booster assembly (if equipped). Carefully remove the brake lines from the master cylinder and mark them to be certain they are reinstalled into the correct ports. Brake lines may need to be rerouted if interference occurs.
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Figure 3 6) Fill the master cylinder reservoir with Dot 3 or 4 brake fluid (Do not use synthetic brake fluid!). Before connecting the bottom of the AN4 line to the slave cylinder stroke the pedal a few times to bleed the upper system. Connect the McLeod master cylinder to the slave cylinder with the supplied AN4 line and bleed system completely. 7) Adjustments to the pedal height can be made at the rod end attached to the bracket on the brake pedal.