Tom,
This master had 3/8 cast into the housing by the brake lines, and they were
3/8sae fine thread.
Rich W
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Walter" <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: "Richard Wright" <duntov1@attbi.com>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: brake master 2000
> Richard,
>
> Datsun roadsters used SAE fittings. 3/8" x 24 tpi threading
>
> Later Datsun's went to metric fittings. 10mm x 1mm threading.
>
> You can screw the SAE line into the Metric master cylinder,
> but not enough metal to hold the threads. Not a good thing
> as it is easy to strip the fittings and have the brake lines
> pop out.
>
> Ideal solution would be an adapter: SAE female to METRIC male.
> I know someone made them (came in a kit one time), but never
> found a source for them.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom
>
>
> 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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