ratdude747 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Connector confirmed. Even if they're actually used, still way cheaper than $30-$40 elsewhere: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165397066224 The master cylinder is off a 1992 F150... $40 shipped, same as RA for the new raybestos. Given the cost of gas these days, I'd spend that much (if not more) just driving to the JY and back. Been working on this.. and when all is said and done, there will be a writeup on it. In the mean time, the used master cylinder is a fail. The level sensor was faulty (which I was and probably still will rebuild, but that's for the writeup) and the plungers were seized. I eventually freed up, but I cannot get fluid to flow from the reservoir to the front brake circuit. I can get air to flow backwards (blow through the front port into the reservoir) but it refuses to bench/vacuum bleed. The rear circuit works just fine... so at least the residual pressure valve can be transferred. Seems to be a rust related issue... lots of rust in the front port. Poor storage? Went ahead and ordered a Raybestos new MC... it (probably) has a new level sensor too, but that will at least allow for me to bleed things and have a working setup. FWIW the rear reservoir on the old one was full of black junk... which to me confirms that it ate a seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Been working on this.. and when all is said and done, there will be a writeup on it. In the mean time, the used master cylinder is a fail. The level sensor was faulty (which I was and probably still will rebuild, but that's for the writeup) and the plungers were seized. I eventually freed up, but I cannot get fluid to flow from the reservoir to the front brake circuit. I can get air to flow backwards (blow through the front port into the reservoir) but it refuses to bench/vacuum bleed. The rear circuit works just fine... so at least the residual pressure valve can be transferred. Seems to be a rust related issue... lots of rust in the front port. Poor storage? Went ahead and ordered a Raybestos new MC... it (probably) has a new level sensor too, but that will at least allow for me to bleed things and have a working setup. FWIW the rear reservoir on the old one was full of black junk... which to me confirms that it ate a seal. I think you are making progress, but two steps forward and one back is no fun. Is the new MC the old cast iron style or new aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I think you are making progress, but two steps forward and one back is no fun. Is the new MC the old cast iron style or new aluminum? New design, presumably Aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbill Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 New design, presumably Aluminum. Aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumTruck Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Aluminum Bonded in a new floor pan, bent up a new channel for the weatherstrip/wiring, and fixed/sealed an old PTO-engagement-knob hole with a license plate (I always wanted to do that, for reasons). The PTO hole actually had stress cracks all around it, so I ended up cutting a big section out to get around all the cracks. Very professional job, obviously. I also learned how flimsy license plates are. Won't do that again. Its way better than the ankle vent and the gaping hole in the transmission tunnel, though, and I got to see that my front body mount in that area still looked brand new inside. edit: I have no idea why the pics are oriented so strangely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Aluminum The stock ones, yes. I'd hope Raybestos uses such too... technically one could make a dimension-compatible one out of iron (like has been done with thermostat necks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I have no idea why the pics are oriented so strangely. This happens with iPhone picts, at least. Maybe other phone brands, not sure. Simply 1) edit your pict, rotate it (any direction, no matter), close it, 2) re-edit the picture and rotate it correctly, close it again. That’s it, it will appear correctly on the thread. Don’t ask me why… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Papageorge Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Changed my movable pole shoe starter for a permanent magnet unit. MONUMENTAL DIFFERANCE in current draw, and starter performance! I have done this many times on race cars, but this is the first time putting a "mini-torque" starter on a truck. I STRONGLY recommend anyone do this modification. It is cheap and easy, requires very little modification to the wiring, and increases the reliability of the starting system about 1000% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Voltura Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Changed my movable pole shoe starter for a permanent magnet unit. MONUMENTAL DIFFERANCE in current draw, and starter performance! I have done this many times on race cars, but this is the first time putting a "mini-torque" starter on a truck. I STRONGLY recommend anyone do this modification. It is cheap and easy, requires very little modification to the wiring, and increases the reliability of the starting system about 1000% c="20220618_164226.jpg" border="0"/> Busy day, went for a cruise to check out the recently-last-week opened newly built covered bridge on a nice cool Saturday after some absolutely wild stormy weather this week. I also got around to finally building a cab light harness from scratch as I havent had time to hit up the junkyards for one, so I'll be adding them to my truck soon. I took the time to even add factory style plugs to the sockets, soldered everything and used glue heat shrink. If anyone is in need of a harness I was thinking about making/selling them since they don't seem to be readily available. The only thing I couldn't do was find a plug and since there are a couple styles I figured I'll manage to get power there when I get them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Busy day, went for a cruise to check out the recently-last-week opened newly built covered bridge Wow! Here we have so few sensibility for history, citizens have to fight to force the government to spent some money to save and preserve the last covered bridges that are still surviving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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