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Hi, The clutch problem is it doesn't work, I haven't had a good look at it yet but will be soon, I have noticed that there is a small master cylinder under the bonnet, well 2 infact, the one closest to the side of the car is very low in fluid and I am wondering if that is the clutch one, Also I have noticed a slight oil patch under the car where it has been sitting and appears to be under the gearbox, is there somewhere there for the clutch to leak,,, I know this is very vague but Im just trying to get some input before I look at it, Im not the most mechanical person around but not to bad and some rough ideas or info on whats what will make things click as I look at it I hope,, the brakes seem to work good so I take it thats the inside master cylinder,,, I think I need a manual, are there any PDF manuals around

The other thing I was wondering is it difficult to convert a standard FB from manual to auto, does the floor hump have to be changed to a larger one.

Im not sure its something I would do unless it was relatively simple as I am only going to get it on the rd to drive every now and then for fun until its time to start its rebuild in about 12 months hopefully.

Oh Anyone done anything like power steering in an FB even if it needs a different front end, it will be for my wife and she has arthritis so I want to make it easier if I can for her

The two master cylinders are: closest to guard - brake and closest to engine - clutch
The clutch slave cylinder is on the drivers side under the floor where the engine and gearbox meet, they can leak from the front of the cylinder or the hose.
the book says check : clutch fork operating rod travel, incorrect pedal travel, air trapped, faulty master or slave cylinder, leak in hydraulic system, faulty drive plate.
The manual cars had a small hump and to put any other gear box under there you will need a bigger floor hump from an EK auto, another car or aftermarket.
Later automatic or 4 and 5 speed gear boxes will bolt up but you may need a conversion plate, see dellow conversions or castlemaine rod shop.
Hope this helps

Well thank you for that,, strange the brake cylinder is nearly empty and they seem to work fine, oh well maybe more to look for than i thought.
I will follow the items you suggested from the book and see how i go.
I think ill leave it manual for now and do the Auto conversion when I restore the car, we will go for either a 186 or 202 red motor with an auto when its getting done properly,

Any idea what an Auto steering coulomb would be worth, I guess they would be hard to find and not cheap but Im not sure

The last one I bought cost me $200, and I thought I was very lucky to get it (2 years ago aprox) Trev .