Hydraulic Clutch to MC Connections

[roll_the_dice]

OK, on to the next phase of my truck. I am connecting the clutch MC to the throwout bearing. The routing of the AN line is tight, but I have 2 scenarios that would work.

1. Have the clutch line go up with a sweeping curve and down to the throwout bearing. (picture 1)

2. Use a 90 degree banjo fitting and route the cable under the truck. (Pictures 2&3)

I like the aesthetics of the banjo bolt, but I have never used one before. Any drawback? Any drawback of the up and over method in the first picture? If it were you which would you choose or go a different route...explain.

Keep in mind I know nothing about building a truck. I learn something when I have to do it on my truck...so far it has been good, but I don't want to screw up my T56 magnum transmission...so I come to the experts. Thanks in advance.

[cwcarpenter98]

I could be wrong as I have not dealt with something like this, but I would think that the up and over idea could cause air to get trapped in the line if it's higher than the clutch master. I like the looks of the banjo bolt better, I just don't know how it would perform

[mongocanfly]

The down and under is better..and its correct ,you could get air trapped by looping it up...I've got a banjo fitting on mine ....no issues..

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks guys...that is why I asked. I thought about air, but thought once bled it might not be a problem. I do like the banjo bolt better. I just went out and installed it. Looks good. Going to bleed it soon along with my brakes.

[Heater63]

I did up and over, and once bled, air is not a problem....however, I really like your banjo trick and at some point I am going to convert to that!

[Heater63]

oh yeah, and I like your color!

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Heater63

I did up and over, and once bled, air is not a problem....however, I really like your banjo trick and at some point I am going to convert to that!

That's what I was thinking too...but I do like the banjo fitting better in terms of looks.

Originally Posted by Heater63

oh yeah, and I like your color!

Thanks, that was the original color of my truck...is yours 503 also?

[Heater63]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

That's what I was thinking too...but I do like the banjo fitting better in terms of looks.

Thanks, that was the original color of my truck...is yours 503 also?

No, it's actually a Sikkens color I picked for a guitar 20 years ago. When I started the rebuild on my truck nobody was doing the
"sea foam green" so I went with it. Now I'm seeing it more and more.