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1962 Starfire Master Cyl/Booster Update Question

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Old March 23rd, 2017, 10:13 AM
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Question 1962 Starfire Master Cyl/Booster Update Question

Good afternoon everyone...

I am in process of updating my Starfire to a dual reservoir master cylinder and power brake booster from a 1966 Cadillac...

The original set up has the booster with a vacuum T that goes to a reserve vacuum tank. This operates with a check valve within the line so the vacuum does not bleed out of the tank.

The question I have is this...can I just eliminate that tank? Or do I need to add a plastic vacuum T, and if so, do I need to add a second check valve?

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated... I would like to know before I do any of the work.

Thanks!

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Old March 23rd, 2017, 01:37 PM
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It's nice to have the reserve tank since it gives you a couple of assisted stops if your motor should die, but its not absolutely necessary. If you have one in your car now test it with a Mityvac. If it holds vacuum its probably worth hooking it to your new booster with a tee fitting. You don't need a second check valve.
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Old March 23rd, 2017, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Don R.
It's nice to have the reserve tank since it gives you a couple of assisted stops if your motor should die, but its not absolutely necessary. If you have one in your car now test it with a Mityvac. If it holds vacuum its probably worth hooking it to your new booster with a tee fitting. You don't need a second check valve.
Thank you Doug... do you know anyone who has attempted this type of upgrade?

I appreciate your help!
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No I don't. I thought about a dual master but wound up buying a new single pot and getting my booster rebuilt.
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No I don't. I thought about a dual master but wound up buying a new single pot and getting my booster rebuilt.
Ok... thank you sir.
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