<VV> Basic clutch questions

chris czepyha thegeek2@juno.com
Thu, 6 May 2004 11:59:18 -0400


> 2.  Mastercylinder bad...when at a stop light braking is good but 
> the pedal slowly sinks to the floor...when reapplied good pressure.  
> I can either rebuild or purchase a dual master from one of the 
> Vendors.  Is the dual worth the upgrade?  Will it make for 
> increased/more reliable stopping power?
I would also replace or rebuild the wheel cyl and if you are ambitious
the brake lines.  At least inspect for any signs of external rust.  
Did the MC conversion on an early, got the kit from the underground, not
a big deal. Having just had a modern caddy loose the rear brake lines, I
was very happy with the dual MC.  Otherwise I would have done a lot of
free body work to the Quetip mobile that stopped dead getting onto the
highway.  Hit brakes at 40, brake light came on.  Sure enough fluid
pouring out line from front to rear.


> 
> 3.  Timing...I gave the car a tune up with Clark parts...set timing, 
> car died.  Reset timing by ear...my timing light says I am running 
> around 50 degrees advanced!  It runs well...is that possible?  
> (Remember I am a rookie and may be making a dumb mistake...though I 
> do have the timing light hooked up to the #1 spark plug wire).
Make sure you plug the Vacume advance line.  Did you set the dwell first.

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