Brakes. was <VV> Electric Power for Corvairs?

[Andy Clark]

Speaking of which....The dual MC conversions that are currently being sold
don't come with the shuttle block (that's the big ugly hunk of steel with
all the brake lines into and out of that sits next to the MC in a factory
installation).
    I vaguely recall this was discussed somewhat on VV some time ago, but I
can't remember if we reached any conclusions.

Anyway, the question is- if you install a MC without the shuttle block and
there's a (for instance) wheel cylinder failure, Do you get the benefit of
the dual MC still providing braking at the other end of the car? Or do you
have to have the shuttle slide over to the (now) unpressurized side of the
block in order to have 1/2 brake activation? In other words, are we kidding
ourselves installing a dual MC without the shuttle block?
Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
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From: <ChiefTAM at aol.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Electric Power for Corvairs?


> Not really versed in electric vehicles, but since this is a  legitimate
> topic, I will reply and post a question I had on it when I  read the
article on the
> Rampside.
>
> I know battery power and technology is the issue with electric  vehicles.
I
> personally love the looks of the Chevy Volt, and would  consider one for a
> second car, maybe main vehicle with the exception of long  trips.  The car
may
> not be built because of the lack of development of  lith. ion batteries,
or
> something like that.
>
> Now the question.  I noticed the Rampside uses 6-volt batteries.   Is
there a
> reason for this?  Why not 12-volt?  Wouldn't they offer  more power?
>
> Todd in TX