Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION B -PARTS PREPARATION-
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SHELBY 427 BLOCK
The bracket for the Ford FE block must be modified to fit.
Remove the locating tab and drill two new holes. Note the
shims under the bottom bolt to square up the bracket to the
block face.
429/460 FORD
The slave cylinder is mounted on the bell-housing as
shown.
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CLUTCH THROWOUT ROD
E.R.A. supplies two threaded rods between the clutch
slave cylinder and the throw-out fork in the bell-housing.
If your throw-out lever has a hole in it, use the long
threaded rod. If there is just a socket, use the short rod.
See page 143 for assembly.
Install the correct link either by shortening the adjustment
or loosening the adapter bracket from the block. A return
spring is optional.
SLAVE CYLINDER, INTERNAL
Some clutch/transmission combinations work best with an
internal (concentric) clutch slave cylinder. This type of
clutch release is self-adjusting, but requires careful initial
adjustment to compensate for different clutch finger
heights. It is very
sensitive to proper setup .
We typically use Weber brand, and have found them to
be reliable if properly done. When you assemble your car,
it is essential to follow the installation guidelines. Pictures
and procedures shown here are particular to Weber - yours
may be different. Always read and follow the instructions
for your setup.
Weber brand cylinders (and most others) have no system
to keep the "piston" from being pushed too far out of the
cylinder - and puking fluid all over the floor. The ERA
requires a
pedal stop so that the master cylinder stroke is
limited.
NOTE!
McLeod recommends that you remove any centrifigul
weights on the clutch pressure plate when you use a
concentric throwout bearing.