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04-03-2016, 11:27 AM | #1 |
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53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
I have recently purchased a 53 Ford Customline 4door with Flathead V8 3 speed.
I replaced the master cylinder and wheel cylinders.When I put the fittings back on the front of the master cylinder it leaks between the washer and master cylinder and between fitting. I did not have new washers or the fitting itself. I know I have the parts in the proper order. Any help would be appreciated |
04-03-2016, 12:31 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
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Heat the washer/s to red hot and immediately quench in cold water. It may or may not do the trick but it has for me at various times.
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04-03-2016, 01:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
Any decent auto parts store (napa, carquest )usually has an assortment of these copper washers. bring the old ones and match them up.
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04-03-2016, 02:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
Check the mating face were the washer sits against ,that its square and smooth .Just done one that the casting was rough so we faced in a lath ,Ted
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04-03-2016, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
This maybe just the start of your problems.. Its great replacing wheel and master cylinders but remember its well over 50 years old and all those old brake lines are holding crap, this will now move into your brand new wheel cylinders and make sort work of them. Its well worth making new brake lines in older cars..
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04-04-2016, 05:55 PM | #6 |
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04-04-2016, 06:47 PM | #7 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
I had a bitch of a time with the one on my 49. Found a crack in the brass junction block.
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04-04-2016, 06:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
Talkwrench has the right idea. Replace all the steel and rubber lines. Check the junction block for any cracks or imperfections. Replace anything you're in doubt of. Safety is the most important thing, for you and others.
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04-04-2016, 07:13 PM | #9 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
Suggest wiring as the next item on your list. The safest route would be to replace it all.
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04-09-2016, 08:45 AM | #10 |
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Re: 53 Ford Master cylinder leaking
One of my next projects on my '53 will be:
DUAL BOWL MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION part 1 of 3 DUAL BOWL MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION part 2 of 3 DUAL BOWL MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION part 3 of 3 |
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