1962 Starfire Master Cyl/Booster Update Question
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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!
Vinny
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!
Vinny
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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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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.
I appreciate your help!
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