Clutch hose options

[Phil_G]

Howdy,

Just a quick question for the knowledgeable types out there. What options are there on the clutch master to slave hose on a '75 1500tc rwd? JPB has very efficiently pointed me towards a stock replacment at Mick Dolphins, but I notice on ebay that there are braided hoses for a lot of the other models, but none listed for the dolly/tc.

Does anyone know of somewhere they can be got from, and if so what do I need to ask for in terms of the fittings etc if it's a custom build job.

Cheers

Phil

[Jon Tilson]

Why not just use Cunifer brake pipe with a suitable coil in it to take out the flex? That's how Spits do it...
I will too next time I need to change one...
Jonners

[JPB]

Why not just use Kunifer brake pipe with a suitable coil in it to take out the flex? That's how Spits do it...
I will too next time I need to change one...
Jonners

Unsurprisingly, that sounds like a darned fine plan to me. After all, there's no need to have something [expensive] with a massive amount of movement in it.

[Toledo Man]

I second what Jonners has said. My Dolly 1300 had a coiled metal pipe for the clutch and I didn't have a moment's bother with it.

[1300dolly]

There was a forum user who made me some braided hoses for a 1300fwd, i cant for the life of me remember who it was, i do need to find out though as i still owe the money and i was hoping to get some more made.

[sprint95m]

The best option is stainless steel braided.
For my 1850, I took advantage of a Rimmers' special offer to obtain a hose for a T2000* (much cheaper than the Dolomite version ) but is easy to get a bespoke hose made too. For the latter I have used Rally Design in Kent who offer a same day service. If you post the length of your 1500TC hose on here I'll work out what you would need to order and the (approx.) price, Phil.

As a temporary measure I have used coiled kunifer but would not use this as a permanent measure given the amount an engine/gearbox will rock about.






* This particular hose is about 2.5 times longer than the 1850 hose. Extra length is not a problem in any way since you can easily route the hose to suit.

[Mad Mart]

There was a forum user who made me some braided hoses for a 1300fwd, i cant for the life of me remember who it was, i do need to find out though as i still owe the money and i was hoping to get some more made.

I think it was/is DDU. He made up a braided clutch hose for me a couple of years ago.

[Phil_G]

Sadly, I dont have access to the car at present, so if there's any kind person who could measure the line for me, that would be great.

Also if anyone has the information on what bore of tube would be needed to make it out of the copper and what size/thread the ends would need to be, i may just go down that route, as a friend of mine could easily make the line up for me.

[sprint95m]

If you must use copper, it is 1/4" bore that is required. Use the ends from your existing clutch hose.
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, braided stainless hose is the best option. Don't say I didn't tell you .

[Phil_G]

If you must use copper, it is 1/4" bore that is required. Use the ends from your existing clutch hose.
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, braided stainless hose is the best option. Don't say I didn't tell you .

Best and financially most viable are two different things. If it is safe to use, then for a year or so and the small outlay it would cost me, I'd be happy to go with it to get the car mobile.

Thanks for your info on the pipe tho - I will look into that

[Jon Tilson]

Standard brake line is fine. Re-use the existing unions of the flexi as has been said.

Jonners

[tinweevil]

Jon, what is the diameter of the pigtail coil on an OEM spit line? Phil needs to use that diameter at least. You can safely go bigger or use more turns as that will reduce the stress on the pipe but don't go smaller/less.

[Sprint36]

What's wrong with a standard hose? It's not like it has to contain very much pressure. Never had a problem with standard.

David

[Phil_G]

What's wrong with a standard hose? It's not like it has to contain very much pressure. Never had a problem with standard.

David

current one is split and hisses fluid out everywhere and i wanted to find out what the options were

[sprint95m]

Jon, what is the diameter of the pigtail coil on an OEM spit line?

The unions (or ends as we call them here) are for 1/4" bore pipe.
Brake pipe is 3/16" bore and should not be used because its flare is not dimensionally correct for the 1/4" union.




Phil, THIS HOSE is only £7 or £8 dearer than the standard hose/copper pipe alternative. It is almost 1 metre long and has the correct unions. (Before fitting however, please make sure they have supplied 7/16" copper washers as 12mm ones won't do. Copper washers are about 5p each I think.)