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I have just purchased a Canadian rolling chasse that has some of the parts for a power clutch. Does anyone have information on the clutch or parts. The Chevrolet Repair Manual for General Motors of Canada has several pages on how it work and adjustments.
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Interesting. It was never used on US Chevrolet cars. Was used on Buick in the US
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I have no idea. This is the first that I have run into this
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Could someone explain to me what a power clutch is?
Never heard of this before.
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According to the Chevrolet Repair Manual (Canada); A Power Clutch is a vacuum assisted clutch. the assembly consists of three parts The power cylinder, operating valve, and cushion valve
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1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
1975 4-speed L82 Vette
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Was this an accessory that preceded the availability of a vacuum gearshift in the early '40's?
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Not realy,
Was used on Chrysler products and some of the independent makes mainly in 1932 and 1933. It eleminated the need for the driver to use the clutch under most conditions. The pedal rose as the vacuum dropped such as starting off and pausing to shift.
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