HELP NEEDED! VACAMATIC TRANSMISSION CHRYSLER 1942

[Guest michel van eesbeeck]

I have established that the diaphragm within the vacuum unit on my 1942 club coupe has perished. Can anyone help me in locating a firm where these diaphragms could be purchased??.

I have checked all the various elements on the vacamatic transmission (contacts, governor, engine idle speed etc etc) and unfortunately the problem has been identfied with the diaphragm

many thanks

Michel

[Rusty_OToole]

Is there anyone in your area who rebuilds power brake boosters? They may be able to help you.

[plymboy]

Check a steele catalog....I believe they make it!

[c49er]

I have a new one if steele doesn't have it.

Sorry...Sold

Edited May 14, 2015 by c49er (see edit history)

[Guest michel van eesbeeck]

Is there anyone in your area who rebuilds power brake boosters? They may be able to help you.

Rusty,

many thanks foryour advice. I have checked a couple of firms  with they showed no interest whatsoever!! Must say that I am in Belgium and that 42 Chryslers are not that common over here!

Will continue my search.

Thanks

Michel

[Guest michel van eesbeeck]

michel van eesbeeck

 

Many thanks to all  with your useful advice;

 

I have found a NOS diaphragm and have ordered it right away - However I have  a question. I will of course checking  this diaphragm as soon as it arrives but am always slightly concerned about a 70 years+ piece  of rubber...

Would you, gentlemen, have any experience with these NOS in terms  of reliability?

 

Also would anyone know if there is a company that is manufacturing these diaphragm new?

( I have just received an answer from Steele Rubber - they do'nt have this part in stock)

 

Many thanks

 

Michel

[vintchry]

Michael, Check with Diran at Innovative Design Associates,4515 Kirkcaldy Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304  248-646-0158  djyaz@yahoo.com  he makes new fresh diaphragms excellent copy and material. Don't know the price.

Rob

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