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 Posted: 08-10-2006 01:51 pm
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Ron Earp



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Todd,

Use the Ford clutch quadrant and cable. The cable is about 1/2" thick
and plastic. The quadrant will give you proper leverage to operate
the clutch, something the Jensen setup won't do. You'd have to
retrofit that pedal and quadrant assemble but I think it'd solve your
problem.

The aluminum V8 you mention is the Buick/Rover 215 inch motor. We
race one in SCCA and it is very durable, makes good power, and is
light. I'd imagine it'd only weigh 30-40lbs more than the JH motor, but
clearly make a lot more power and torque if you've a mind to. The Buick/Rover
V8s had hydraulic clutches stock so I doubt they went that way because
of pedal pressure, probably used it because it was there.

Ron