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offy19 · 09-11-2011, 08:23 PM

Does anyone offer a rebuild kit for the vacuum cylinders? Also looking for a good vacuum control switch. Thanks

Ken/Alabama · 09-11-2011, 08:42 PM

I dont know of anyone selling a rebuild kit for these. When I did my 40 Convertible I disassembled the cylinders and cleaned them inside and out. Ran a fine cylinder hone down them to clean them up and soaked the leather cups in Marvel Mystery Oil . My shafts were a little rusty and had some small pitting. I had them chrome plated. There is a small seal in the very top that seal the shaft and it is available over the counter,they can match it up for you. If I can find it I have a # for that seal somewhere. I might have a switch ,will look tomorrow when I get home .

RPM · 09-11-2011, 09:16 PM

I have an extra vacuum control switch for a 40. Neats Foot oil works well on the leather cups. If the cylinder walls are pitted, a light honing will clean them up. RPM

offy19 · 09-15-2011, 08:12 PM

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Thanks Ken, If you find the switch let me know the $. Steve/offy19

09-11-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
offy19 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35	1940 ford convertible vac. cyl rebuild Does anyone offer a rebuild kit for the vacuum cylinders? Also looking for a good vacuum control switch. Thanks

09-11-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: 1940 ford convertible vac. cyl rebuild I dont know of anyone selling a rebuild kit for these. When I did my 40 Convertible I disassembled the cylinders and cleaned them inside and out. Ran a fine cylinder hone down them to clean them up and soaked the leather cups in Marvel Mystery Oil . My shafts were a little rusty and had some small pitting. I had them chrome plated. There is a small seal in the very top that seal the shaft and it is available over the counter,they can match it up for you. If I can find it I have a # for that seal somewhere. I might have a switch ,will look tomorrow when I get home .

09-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#3
RPM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 410	Re: 1940 ford convertible vac. cyl rebuild I have an extra vacuum control switch for a 40. Neats Foot oil works well on the leather cups. If the cylinder walls are pitted, a light honing will clean them up. RPM

09-15-2011, 08:12 PM	#4
offy19 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35	Re: 1940 ford convertible vac. cyl rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Ken, If you find the switch let me know the $. Steve/offy19