I found this photo online of a similar kit and it actually shows the bushing being used. I think the bushing is used if it is a standard tranny and the bushing is not needed if it is an automatic?
O.K. , I see the same pic , it has the MC , bolts , Clevis pin & push rod , rubber dust boot , which piece is the ' bushing ' ? I hate no being able to see these small things clearly
Nate, I don't want to ask a stupid question but did you click on the picture to make it bigger? The bushing (maybe I should call it a spacer cause that is what it does) is on the bolt. It is kinda small but the arrow is pointing at it. I kinda put it all together and I am using a case hardened bolt so I think it might work. I just didn't want to do something that was obviously stupid to everyone else. Bill
Tailgater, my truck has the dual m/c with a power booster, and it uses the same spacer to line up the pushrod. I have had no issues with it, and feel as long as the bolt is quality, and has a locking nut, it should work fantastic. Hope that helps......Mike
Thanks, Mike. I would like to point out that it was somewhat difficult to find a master cylinder that met my needs. The parts guys depend way too much on what is in the computer. He tried to help but he was dependent on the brain box. Folks started backing up at the counter so I suggested that, if he trusted me to, I would go back to the shelves and do a box to box search since, by this time I felt I knew exactly what I needed. I found it on the third box that I opened. The bad thing is that he could not do a reverse look up to see what it was suppose to fit so I still don't know what to tell you all. Anyway, it is important to get one that is designed to fit without a booster if you don't plan to use one. The ones designed for boosters have a 3/16" deep port for the pushrod and that is not deep enough for safety. Just imagine what it would be like if the pushrod slipped out while you were braking. I hope to get it assembled tomorrow and post some pics. Again, thanks for the info. Bill
Boy , Am I DUMB ! O.K. Bill ; I clicked on the pic and THERE IT WAS ! as you've now found out , that spacer is soley for proper clevis pin alignment... Soi , what is the brand and part # off the box for the dual M/C you bought ? we all want to know , I _may_ be able to reverse search the P/N for an application , those darned 'puters are handy but also -extremely- limited when you need to do a random search.... So far you've been very smart in this job , not ' stupid ' at all . -Nate
The master cylinder that I used is a Senco M1388. It is a remanufactured one and cost $18.00 with a core return. The new MC number is NM1388. This one has a deep bore for manual breaks. If you are using a booster all you have to do is tell them you want one like this but with a shallow bore in the piston. I got it at Autozone. I hope this helps somebody else who is out looking to upgrade to the dual master cylinder for better safety. Gater
master cyl I was under the impression they used a non power dual master cylinder from a Corvette. Not sure why I think that, but Pretty sure I remember reading it somewhere. I'll do some checking......Mike
A lot of street rodders use the corvette master cyl. It's kinda small so it will fit in some tiny places if it needs to and is a deep reservoir for proper fluid capacity. You were'nt mistaken about the master cyl, many cars have them on there.
