Key Features
- Stainless steel threaded sleeve offers nearly 1.25in. of adjustability - bearing height adjustable from 1.77in. to 3.00in.
- Full 0.700in. piston travel for complete clutch disengagement across various pressure plate designs
- Flat face bearing with 1.71in. to 3.03in. contact diameter - fits most 8.5in. to 11in. bent-finger and lever-type clutches
- Billet aluminum body and piston precision machined in-house at Tilton Engineering
- High-temperature mono-seal design with quad tensioner ensures proper seal tension and maximum reliability
- -4AN stainless steel braided supply and bleed lines with swivel fittings included
- Slip-on installation mounts directly onto 1.375in. transmission bearing retainer - no modifications required
- Constant contact design self-adjusts for clutch wear and maintains consistent pedal feel
- Anti-rotation bolt prevents bearing rotation under load
- Compatible with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Description
The GM LT1 T-56 presents unique challenges when upgrading to push-style clutches or converting to LS power. The original pull-style clutch setup with its external slave cylinder and short input shaft limits your options and creates clearance headaches with many bellhousing configurations. The Tilton 6000 Series hydraulic release bearing eliminates these constraints by mounting concentrically inside the bellhousing, freeing you to run the pressure plate and flywheel combination your build actually needs.
Designed specifically for the non-Magnum GM LT T-56, this slip-on unit mounts directly onto the factory 1.375in. bearing retainer guide tube without modification. The billet aluminum body houses Tilton's proven hydraulic piston assembly with 0.700in. of stroke - enough travel to fully release even aggressive multi-disc setups. The high-temperature mono-seal with quad tensioner maintains consistent sealing under extreme conditions, while the constant contact design automatically compensates for clutch disc wear, eliminating the need for periodic adjustment and maintaining the same light pedal feel throughout the clutch's service life.
The stainless steel threaded adjustment sleeve is the key differentiator, providing nearly 1.25in. of height adjustment (1.77in. to 3.00in. installed height) to accommodate various clutch configurations without shimming or spacers. The flat face bearing with 1.71in. to 3.03in. contact diameter fits most 8.5in. to 11in. bent-finger and lever-type pressure plates. This internal slave design extends compatibility to most bellhousings - including original 4-speed bells, big block bells, and aftermarket units - where external slaves create clearance problems or simply don't fit.
Pair this hydraulic release bearing with an MDL LF Series Master Clutch Kit and the appropriate length steel braided supply line (24in. recommended for most applications) for a complete hydraulic clutch actuation system. Sold only with MDL hydraulic clutch profile assemblies. Includes lifetime technical support from Modern Driveline.
Kit Includes
- Tilton 6000 Series hydraulic release bearing assembly with billet aluminum body and piston
- Stainless steel threaded adjustment sleeve (slip-on style for 1.375in. bearing retainer)
- -4AN stainless steel braided supply line with swivel fitting
- -4AN stainless steel braided bleed line with swivel fitting
- Union fitting for main supply line connection
- Anti-rotation bolt and high-strength transmission retainer bolt
- Installation instructions
- Lifetime MDL technical support