Power brakes?
Power brakes?
Hi there, I'm new around here, hope you guys can help.
I have a '65 w100 that i've stuffed a 354 hemi into. problem is that my brake booster blocks access to the number 7 spark plug. I really don't feel like pulling out the booster every time i want to change plugs.
I'm considering doing either a remote vacuum setup, or hydraulic assist. Has anyone run into this before, and how did you work around it?
I have a '65 w100 that i've stuffed a 354 hemi into. problem is that my brake booster blocks access to the number 7 spark plug. I really don't feel like pulling out the booster every time i want to change plugs.
I'm considering doing either a remote vacuum setup, or hydraulic assist. Has anyone run into this before, and how did you work around it?
'65 W-100
'67 D-200
assorted non-mopar junk
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'67 D-200
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Re: Power brakes?
I would look at a GM Hydroboost. The Astro vans use them, so they are easy to find and not that expensive at all. Seen many people adapt them to their rigs, especially in off roaders and old trucks like ours. From what I have heard, it makes a world of difference.
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Re: Power brakes?
before you spend too much time trying to figure out how to make chevy parts fit your mopar have you looked at the smaller powerboosters offered by the factory big block applications? also MPP makes small boosters, Russ in Ga has one on his big block W100, and also Dodge trucks had hydro's from the factory in the 90's
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Re: Power brakes?
this might not help, but my buddy just got a 72 Dodge Van that has a 90* power brake booster adapter. funky but it could buy you some room. the whole master cylinder and booster sit parallel to the firewall.
Re: Power brakes?
There is a member [Russ Ashley] who used the mini-booster on his '69 W100 [440/727]. Maybe he'll chime in.Sterno wrote:Hi there, I'm new around here, hope you guys can help.
I have a '65 w100 that i've stuffed a 354 hemi into. problem is that my brake booster blocks access to the number 7 spark plug. I really don't feel like pulling out the booster every time i want to change plugs.
I'm considering doing either a remote vacuum setup, or hydraulic assist. Has anyone run into this before, and how did you work around it?
Welcome to the site. Post up some pics of your W100 when you can. Does your current booster have the stand-off
bracket between it and the firewall?
John
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Re: Power brakes?
like this.....
Re: Power brakes?
Thanks for the feedback, guys. Heres a couple of pics. don't mind the rat's nest of wiring, I'm in the process of rewiring the whole truck.
This is the Booster I had originally in mind (yes i will change the brakes to a dual circuit setup)
as you can see, it has the standoff and is also offset upwards towards the hood, otherwise it wouldn't fit at all
pretty snug, and about as small around as I've been able to find
Wally 426: I'm going to look into the van setup, might just work as long as it clears my clutch master cylinder. I really dislike the thought of stuffing Chebby junk under my hood.
This is the Booster I had originally in mind (yes i will change the brakes to a dual circuit setup)
as you can see, it has the standoff and is also offset upwards towards the hood, otherwise it wouldn't fit at all
pretty snug, and about as small around as I've been able to find
Wally 426: I'm going to look into the van setup, might just work as long as it clears my clutch master cylinder. I really dislike the thought of stuffing Chebby junk under my hood.
'65 W-100
'67 D-200
assorted non-mopar junk
smile..... It confuses the hell out of your enemies!
'67 D-200
assorted non-mopar junk
smile..... It confuses the hell out of your enemies!
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Re: Power brakes?
Gotta love those old Hemi's! In high school my brother had a '53 shortbed Job Rated with a 392 from a '58 Imperial in it, and it was manual everything! I rode in it once, and it scared me so bad it was the last time too! Sorry about the threadjack; I was waxing nostalgic!
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Re: Power brakes?
Is there a smaller diameter booster that might work?
Or how about a crazy idea? Assuming that you are running an automatic trans, what about moving the thing over to the clutch master's mounting position? Once you mount the pedal arm, just splice on a long pedal so it's not so far from the throttle. I recall that some of the big cars like New Yorkers had a big long brake pedal that might look good in there.
Or how about a crazy idea? Assuming that you are running an automatic trans, what about moving the thing over to the clutch master's mounting position? Once you mount the pedal arm, just splice on a long pedal so it's not so far from the throttle. I recall that some of the big cars like New Yorkers had a big long brake pedal that might look good in there.
Jeff Easterbrook
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy
66 D100 440/727 on 72 IFS chassis
67 W200 440/4-sp. Resting
76 IH Scout II
81 MB 240D
http://www.jeasterbrook.usana.com
Frame swap Q & A guy
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Re: Power brakes?
here is a pic of a hydra-boost for a new model RAM...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Do ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-Do ... ccessories
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1971 W200 383 4-spd Utiline/long bed