M1008 NV4500 swap

[broke1008truck]

I did search, and didn't see the answer I was looking for. I apologize upfront if I just missed it. As the title states, I want to install an NV4500 in my truck. I bought a 1998 K3500 trans, and would like to use it. My question is can the Advanced Adapters belohousing be used with the early mechanical style clutch linkage? Every swap I've seen has been with the hydraulic master and slave cylinders. I don't really want to run the hydraulic system for simplicity, and since it's not some torque monster, I plan on running something close to a stock clutch. The other reason, man guys want stupid expensive money for square body Chevy truck hydraulic clutch/brake pedal setups. Again, I apologize if I missed this piece of information in the posts I've read about the swaps. Also, thank you to those that went to the trouble to document the swaps.

 

[broke1008truck]

I did search, and didn't see the answer I was looking for. I apologize upfront if I just missed it. As the title states, I want to install an NV4500 in my truck. I bought a 1998 K3500 trans, and would like to use it. My question is can the Advanced Adapters belohousing be used with the early mechanical style clutch linkage? Every swap I've seen has been with the hydraulic master and slave cylinders. I don't really want to run the hydraulic system for simplicity, and since it's not some torque monster, I plan on running something close to a stock clutch. The other reason, man guys want stupid expensive money for square body Chevy truck hydraulic clutch/brake pedal setups. Again, I apologize if I missed this piece of information in the posts I've read about the swaps. Also, thank you to those that went to the trouble to document the swaps.

 

[broke1008truck]

My new to me junk yard NV4500

 

[Barrman]

I put a NV4500 behind a 6.2 in my M715 12 years ago. I could not find a proven workable mechanical clutch throw out collection of parts at the time. I have not looked since then, but my hours of vehicle related internet time every day has revealed nothing on this subject.

2 things to add:

Besides making my M715 a hydraulic clutch. I have converted 2 other M715 trucks to hydraulic for other people when swapping engine/transmission set ups. The pedal to master cylinder connection is really the hardest part to fabricate and get correct. The ‘98 you have I think has the hydraulic throw out bearing. That really is a good set up. Much better than the externally mounted early NV4500 slave cylinders that interfere with the passenger side drive shaft.

The NV4500 requires special really expensive oil and does not tolerate forced shifts. Also, the input shaft bearing is not very robust. At least that has been my experience.

 

[broke1008truck]

I put a NV4500 behind a 6.2 in my M715 12 years ago. I could not find a proven workable mechanical clutch throw out collection of parts at the time. I have not looked since then, but my hours of vehicle related internet time every day has revealed nothing on this subject.

2 things to add:

Besides making my M715 a hydraulic clutch. I have converted 2 other M715 trucks to hydraulic for other people when swapping engine/transmission set ups. The pedal to master cylinder connection is really the hardest part to fabricate and get correct. The ‘98 you have I think has the hydraulic throw out bearing. That really is a good set up. Much better than the externally mounted early NV4500 slave cylinders that interfere with the passenger side drive shaft.

The NV4500 requires special really expensive oil and does not tolerate forced shifts. Also, the input shaft bearing is not very robust. At least that has been my experience.

Thanks for the response. The transmission I bought does use the hydraulic throw out bearing. I thought that it wouldn't work with the master cylinder, because Advanced Adapters sells a bellhousing to use the external slave cylinder. If I have to go hydraulic, I will. I agree the hydraulic throw out bearing will be better for front drive shaft. I think I have seen adapter fittings for factory pinned line connectors. Do you know if the square body master cylinder will work with the hydro throw out bearing?