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Re: [Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master Cylinder help

To: David Patten <futofab@gsinet.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master Cylinder help
From: RWM via Datsun-roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 11:30:40 -0500
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Would the 3/4" NABCO not work?

- Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex




On 3/7/2016 10:24 AM, David Patten via Datsun-roadsters wrote:
> Mick,
> You may be able to use an aftermarket racing master cylinder from 
> someone like Wilwood or Tilton Engineering as a replacement. These can 
> be bought in multiple sizes.
>
> These have a 3/8" thread x 3/16" line with an inverted flare for the 
> brake line connection and a 2.25" bolt spacing (typical of most 
> vertical Datsun 2 bolt patterns masters), so it should bolt to the 
> firewall with little effort. You may need to come up with a new clevis 
> arrangement to attach it to the pedal.
>
> Just a possible option.
>
> Dave Patten, Owner
>
> *FutoFab, LLC*
> 199 Stark Hwy So
> Dunbarton, NH 03046-4411
>
> www.FutoFab.com <http://futofab.com/>
> email - FutoFab@gsinet.net
> Telephone - (603) 774-6964
> Facebook - FutoFab LLC
>
>
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> *To: *"mick hayes" <mickatliverpooltile@gmail.com>
> *Cc: *"Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> *Sent: *Monday, March 7, 2016 7:40:11 AM
> *Subject: *Re: [Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master Cylinder help
>
> Mick,
>
> I'd check with Les at Classic Datsun or one of the other usual 
> suspects regarding the M/C, but I suspect substituting isn't an easy 
> option. Check the vendor section of 311s.org <http://311s.org> for a 
> list. AFAIK, Ross is still in business.
>
> Regarding making your own hard lines, there may be some threads in the 
> 311s.org <http://311s.org> forums about that, and there are definitely 
> a lot of generic sites on the web. Just remember the Roadsters used 
> SAE fittings, not metric.
>
> HTH,
> Ron
>
> On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 8:33 PM, mick hayes via Datsun-roadsters 
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net 
>
>     Great forum
>     Can i buy a brake master cylinder from another car, that fits my
>     1600?. Or, does anyone have one to sell?. The current unit a
>     Girling 70 has seized. Also, any good articles on making your own
>     brake lines, would be good.
>
>     My 1600, is 50 years old. I have owned it for 17 years, but have
>     known it for 25 years. In all that time i have only driven it
>     twice. I am determined to get her on the road this year, so any
>     help, would be grateful.
>
>     Major parts needed
>
>     Low windshield...expensive
>     Gasket kits
>     fuel sender unit
>
>     Is, Ross Mullen Sport/Imports out of Vancouver still in business?
>
>     Thanks
>
>     Mick
>


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    Would the 3/4" NABCO not work?<br>
    <br>
    - Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex<br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/7/2016 10:24 AM, David Patten via
      Datsun-roadsters wrote:<br>
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        <div>Mick,</div>
        <div>You may be able to use an aftermarket racing master
          cylinder from someone like Wilwood or Tilton Engineering as a
          replacement. These can be bought in multiple sizes. </div>
        <div><br data-mce-bogus="1">
        </div>
        <div>These have a 3/8" thread x 3/16" line with an inverted
          flare for the brake line connection and a 2.25" bolt spacing
          (typical of most vertical Datsun 2 bolt patterns masters), so
          it should bolt to the firewall with little effort. You may
          need to come up with a new clevis arrangement to attach it to
          the pedal. </div>
        <div><br data-mce-bogus="1">
        </div>
        <div>Just a possible option.</div>
        <div><br data-mce-bogus="1">
        </div>
        <div data-marker="__SIG_PRE__">
          <div>Dave Patten, Owner<br>
            <br>
            <strong>FutoFab, LLC</strong><br>
          </div>
          <div>199 Stark Hwy So<br data-mce-bogus="1">
          </div>
          <div>Dunbarton, NH 03046-4411<br data-mce-bogus="1">
          </div>
          <div><br data-mce-bogus="1">
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          <div><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://futofab.com/";
              target="_blank" 
data-mce-href="http://futofab.com/";>www.FutoFab.com</a></div>
          <div>email - <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" 
href="mailto:FutoFab@gsinet.net";>FutoFab@gsinet.net</a><br data-mce-bogus="1">
          </div>
          <div>Telephone - (603) 774-6964<br data-mce-bogus="1">
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          <div>Facebook - FutoFab LLC<br data-mce-bogus="1">
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          <b>Sent: </b>Monday, March 7, 2016 7:40:11 AM<br>
          <b>Subject: </b>Re: [Roadsters] !966 1600 Brake Master
          Cylinder help<br>
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            <div>Mick,</div>
            <br>
            <div>I'd check with Les at Classic Datsun or one of the
              other usual suspects regarding the M/C, but I suspect
              substituting isn't an easy option. Check the vendor
              section of <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                href="http://311s.org"; target="_blank">311s.org</a> for
              a list. AFAIK, Ross is still in business.</div>
            <br>
            <div>Regarding making your own hard lines, there may be some
              threads in the <a moz-do-not-send="true"
                href="http://311s.org"; target="_blank">311s.org</a>
              forums about that, and there are definitely a lot of
              generic sites on the web. Just remember the Roadsters used
              SAE fittings, not metric. </div>
            <br>
            <div>HTH,</div>
            <div>Ron</div>
          </div>
          <div class="gmail_extra"><br>
            <div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 8:33 PM,
              mick hayes via Datsun-roadsters <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a
                  moz-do-not-send="true"
                  href="mailto:datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net";
                  target="_blank"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" 
href="mailto:datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net";>datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net</a></a>&gt;</span>
              wrote:<br>
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                <div dir="ltr">Great forum<br>
                  <div>Can i buy a brake master cylinder from another
                    car, that fits my 1600?. Or, does anyone have one to
                    sell?. The current unit a Girling 70 has seized.
                    Also, any good articles on making your own brake
                    lines, would be good. </div>
                  <br>
                  <div>My 1600, is 50 years old. I have owned it for 17
                    years, but have known it for 25 years. In all that
                    time i have only driven it twice. I am determined to
                    get her on the road this year, so any help, would be
                    grateful. </div>
                  <br>
                  <div>Major parts needed</div>
                  <br>
                  <div>Low windshield...expensive</div>
                  <div>Gasket kits</div>
                  <div>fuel sender unit</div>
                  <br>
                  <div>Is, Ross Mullen Sport/Imports out of Vancouver
                    still in business?</div>
                  <br>
                  <div>Thanks</div>
                  <span class="HOEnZb"><span color="#888888"
                      data-mce-style="color: #888888;" style="color:
                      #888888;"><br>
                      <div>Mick</div>
                    </span></span></div>
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