toyota gearbox

Post by **fsk658** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:51 pm

My Son is in the process of fitting a 1275 marina engine with a toyota box already mated to the engine. He has the clutch slave cylinder but no master cylinder to work from the clutch pedal. Could you please advise as to what master cylinder is required and how it is fitted. He dosent want to buy the complete fitting kit if poss. I am sure there is an article on it some were but cant find it (I am not very good with computors) Thanks John

Post by **Onne** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:01 pm

What kind of Toyo box? If you know what type, maybe there is something usable on such a toyota. But I doubt it, my celica had hanging pedals, unlike the minor ones.

The aussies do more Toyota conversions, it's mostly Ford Sierra Type 9 boxes overhere

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:27 pm

The aussies do more Toyota conversions

yes indeedy.
This link is probably your best bet: http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/index.php

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 6:56 pm

Lots of the specialists do a hydraulic cluthch conversion kit, as I'm sure you know. Why not ring one of them and ask if they'll do you just a master cylinder? Looks like a pretty standard Girling part to me.

Post by **Cam** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:16 pm

Birmingham Minor centre sold me just the master cylinder part when mine failed.

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:21 pm

They sold me the whole kit - I didn't give the name 'cos I've no idea if they're anywhere close to you or not

Post by **aussiemike** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:12 pm

I am in the process of installing a mazda 5 speed 9behind a rotary engine) in my traveller. And I reckon that the pedal box from a fiat uno, (i am in the uk) will fit therefor giving me a hydraulic clutch and also a brake booster.(the latter is always good for later brake upgrades.)
cheers, michael.

Post by **Scott** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:13 am

I've mounted a Toyota Hiace clutch master cylinder under the floor.
It mounts on the chassis rail in line with the brake master cylinder & operates off the MM clutch pedal with a pushrod the same as the brake. Get a remote reservoir that can feed both clutch & brake master cylinders.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:27 am

I'm sure I'm just being too cautious, but I'd sooner stick with one reserve for each - It just feels like a good idea to still have engine braking (more easily

) if you lose the brakes

Post by **Scott** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:36 am

My reservoir has a divider so that if one cylinder leaks it can't drain the complete reservoir.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:57 am

Aha - much like the ones for dual circuit brakes. Fair enough!

Post by **IslipMinor** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 6:49 pm

John,

There are 2 choices of clutch with the Toyota box - assuming you have the Celica T50?

Retain the existing mechanical setup (I have this, and it have been fine for 8 years!), or using a Midget release arm, go to a hydraulic conversion using a 'standard' Minor kit.

To use the mechanical clutch release, you need the casting that comes with the kit, or is already fitted to the box?

I have the installation instructions and can email them to you. The kits come from MinorMania in N. London.

Richard