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rock711

3D Printed Slave Cylinder Clip

Hey all, I've been returning an F-150 back to a manual after it was retrofitted into an auto over the last few weeks so its missing a lot of the parts that you typically never have to think about in a standard repair. When it came time to install the slave cylinder I ran into a problem: no matter where I searched for it, the clip that holds the cylinder in the bracket was nowhere to be found (E4TZ-7A603-B). It's a discontinued part and no one seems to be manufacturing it (that I could find anyway).

I took some measurements of the cylinder collar and based on a few fuzzy photos in a Google search I modeled up a part in 3D and sent it off to get printed. It's a solid chunk of plastic, has enough elasticity to flex over the collar, and most importantly, it fits!

If there's any of you out there holding your slave cylinder in with zip ties and PVC, I thought you might want one too. You can order a model of my clip here directly from Shapeways and they'll print up a fresh one and send it your way.

Hope this helps someone out there!

– Jeff

1986 F-150 XLT Lariat shortbed 4x4
5.0L 302 CID EFI V-8

kramttocs

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Very neat. Nice job!

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

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Jeff - That is really cool! Thanks!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Rembrant

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Cool! I remember somebody looking for one of these clips a while back.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

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Jeff, that's really great of you!

Many times I've suggested that those of us that have the ability to model in CAD (or anything, even sketchup) share those resources on thingyverse or through Shapeways.

Thank you for stepping up, to make it possible for all of us to keep these trucks roadworthy.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

1986F150Six

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Rembrant wrote

Cool! I remember somebody looking for one of these clips a while back.

https://www.rearcounter.com/E4TZ-7A603-B-parts196704.html

rock711

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I came across this link a few weeks ago so I called the listed business (Mustangs, Etc.) and the guy on the phone told me that he had a handful a few months back but now he was out. Maybe he gets sporadic stock out of junkyards.

– Jeff

1986 F-150 XLT Lariat shortbed 4x4
5.0L 302 CID EFI V-8

swampedout

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The future is here!
Great work! How many hours have I spent looking for the tiniest little part that is absolutely neccessary?

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems