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  1. maok
    Its at the machinist waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, etc. My hopes for it to be ready by xmas is fading...:( We've go to catch up when you're next up here in the sunny state.
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    Drag files here to attach, or choose files... Max file size 125MB Hey @Sasha39, what is that black hose that runs along the top of the water jacket covers from the firewall to the front of the engine? A conduit for the generator wiring? Apologies to Vintageben for the hi-jack.
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    I use de-greaser (not sure what that is doing to my skin, I buy it by the 20L drum) first then SolVol hand cleaner, again buy it in large quantity .
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    What Bloo is saying is that both the inlet and exhaust valves will be slightly open equally at TDC, not the firing TDC. If you can confirm this, then your timing marks are correct. If there is a side plate to access the valve lifters/followers then it would be possible to confirm. Or you could pull the head off.
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    I'm not sure about needing to be mounted horizontal, it does look like it has remote reservoir setup. Unfortunately I cant seem to find much information on it. You are probably right about that it doesn't need to be the same bore size due to the two pistons but I don't think it will hurt to have the large bore size. Just means there will be less foot pedal movement to get full braking.
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    The wheels cylinders on the '28 Chryslers push a fulcrum to apply the brake bands and hence have a fair bit of movement.
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    Exactly right there Lozrocks. I have found a master cylinder from a '80s Isuzu truck that may work with not too much trouble. Has a 1 5/8" bore as well and could easily be mount from the side at 45o angle. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Genuine-PROTEX-Brake-Master-Cylinder-For-ISUZU-SCR480-SCR480-2D-Truck-4X2/122320422570?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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    I would have thought that a regular car master cylinder would not pump enough brake fluid to work with our cars, especially due to the bore size of the MC and the larger diameter of the copper pipes to the wheel cylinders in relation to a modern car brake lines. Was/is your master cylinder similar setup to mine?
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    My local master cylinder re-sleever had them in stock. The bore was in good shape, it is huge at 1 5/8". Cleaned up well with some tooth paste. It is going to be a challenge to find a modern dual circuit equivalent to replace in the future.
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    The location where it bolts on to;
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    Has been leaking ever so slightly from the boot (which was just staying together) and finally have had a chance to investigate. There was lots of grime and old hard oil inside the boot (probably from the tail shaft boot spraying the grease around the general area) and in the cylinder. I thought I would post these pics of the Australian version of the master cylinder for you LHD'ers The angle at which ours are mounted on the right hand side chassis rail.
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    They were giving kids ago at turning the handle to play good ole time tunes. Im not much of a rods man either but when I saw this driving through my jaw dropped. Not based on a Buick though. You northerners would not recognize the model it was based, its full custom re-creation - not a chop up from an original.
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    Enjoy! Something for everyones interested I'm sure. Thumbs.db
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    28 Chrysler is between 0.026" to 0.030" IIRC. Your Dodge shouldn't be much different.
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    A fuel pressure regulator fixes that problem very effectively, as Grimy has noted. I run an electric fuel pump (Facet) with regulator (Speco) here in sub-tropical Brisbane all year round with no issue of vapor lock in my 28 Chrysler with a updraft Carter BB1 carb. Which would have been fitted with a vacuum tank originally to a Stromberg carb. Its an easy install and relatively discrete, even though its noisy, I have some re-assurance that there is fuel being feed to the carb with the rattle sound that can be heard from the back.
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    Why not just use an electric fuel pump? Problem solved. Biggest issue for me with engine compartment temperatures is the power loss from inducing hot air. Its a substantial difference between summer (even winter) day and night power levels.
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    My '28 Chrysler is external bands and I believe '29 onwards was shoes.
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    The '29 model is way too advanced for me. Fancy braking systems, engine torque rod, sophisticated pulley system for the generator and whatever that thing is that Sasha39 is asking about. I bet its even got Bluetooth. I'll stick with my simple '28...:)
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    I've noticed that both the engine bays in the posted pics above do not have a brake reservoir pump handle. The '29 and above models do not need to be pressurised?
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    Yep, you're over thinking it. Which I usually do as well.
  21. maok
    Think of it this way. Where does the other side of the coil go to? The points contact then to ground/earth.
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    SCAM ALERT !!!

    maok replied to ceejay's topic in Parts For Sale

    If you haven't already, can you ask Wal-Mart to give you video footage of the person who has picked up the cash?
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    Doh! No listing for a '28 Chrysler...:(
  24. maok
    I'd imagine those VE figures are for a OHV engine with better cam profiles, the flathead would be less than 80% if not less than 75%. Unless you are willing to do a fair bit of valve and porting work, and cam re-profiling then I would stick with increasing your CR to gain the extra oomph you are chasing.
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    That's not how you negotiate.
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