If you need an adapter fitting since we aren't all as lucky as Richard, Earl's
fittings has them and you probably can find them at the speed shops.
Ron
Richard Wright wrote:
> Stan,
> I owned a jag shop for 20 years, have been working on Jags, Bugatti's,
> Ferrari's Astons, Datsuns, Vette's, Rolls, Packards, all kinda aluminum
> motors, etc for 35 years. I have cranked on enough bolts in my life to feel
> bolt stretch, or shear.
> The brake lines tightened perfectly!!
>
> Other do it yourself mechanics, please heed the warnings of the other
> listers on the brake thread problem- it could be devastating!!! Where ever
> there are people, there are mistakes, so check the threads carefully!!! it
> is in your best interest!!!!
>
> Maybe I got lucky and found an SAE thread master.
> I have an extra $100 for Christmas!
> Rich
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stan Chernoff" <az589@lafn.org>
> To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 8:32 AM
> Subject: Re: brake master 2000
>
> > Richard,
> >
> > If the connection threads in the M/C are 10mm you may be in for an
> > unstoppable surprise. The threads in the original M/C are 3/8" and
> smaller
> > than the metric ones. The 3/8 tube fittings will enter a metric cylinder
> > connection without any resistance.
> >
> > Stan
> > =================
> >
> > At 04:30 AM 12/24/01 -0600, Richard Wright wrote:
> > >The reason I asked about the brake master is because I found a near
> direct
> > >bolt in master cylinder for $40!
> > >I just installed a 1972 620 Datsun truck brake master from O'Reiley's
> auto
> > >parts, using the original 2000 reservoirs. The bore is 3/4, as cast into
> > >both the masters on the side. The brake lines point down, but with a
> little
> > >different spacing.
> > >
> > >You just half to start the brake lines before you install the master the
> > >rest of the way!
> > >
> > >Rich W
> > >Dallas
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> > >To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>
> > >Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:57 PM
> > >Subject: Re: brake master 2000
> > >
> > >
> > >> I don't know the bore, but 68-70 1600 and 2000 use the same master
> > >> cylinder.
> > >>
> > >> The clutch and brake pedal should sit at the same height. Look under
> > >> your dash and see if one of the pedal stops is bent back. You may have
> > >> an aftermarket clutch master cylinder that has a threaded rod and
> > >> clevis. It may be adjusted too high, and the pedal stop may be bent
> > >> back to stop it from constantly depressing the clutch pedal (partially
> > >> engaged clutch).
> > >>
> > >> --- Richard Wright <duntov1@attbi.com> wrote:
> > >> > Is the brake master bore 3/4" on a 2000?
> > >> > Does the brake pedal sit low like the gas pedal, or up higher up like
> > >> > the
> > >> > clutch?
> > >> > Rich W
> > >> > Dallas
> > >> >
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> > >>
> > >> =====
> > >> Adam
> > >> '70 1600 SPL311-28181
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