I need Help Identifying....

Been a while since I posted. I am finally starting to get my barn find rod mechanically sound and driveable. I would like to source the parts I need to fix a few issues. I would appreciate any help and any ideas where to find either used good or new items. The sending unit is 12 volt from an olds 303, however, I cannot find a replacement. Not sure what make or year the Master Cyl's are, and I would like to find a coil replacement if possible. Would like to rebuild the steering box, however, I am not sure of the make and model...comments are more than welcome

Thanks again,
Mike

 

Any 12V coil will work, either with an internal resister or without.
Steering box looks familiar, can't place it from memory. I'd get rid of the chunk of a bridge the guy used for an adapter, though!
Those cylinders look to be aluminum, are they?

 

Thank you. The mc's are chrome plated and I do not know the year or model. I would like to find a repop or similar coil period correct. I do not know what the steering box is from and need to do so for the repair. Any thoughts?

 

steering box looks like a 60s vw van,if the mounting part swivels it is one.

 

The Mcyls looks like my 56 Ford M/C which was used for several 50s Fords. I got a kit for it on ebay for peanuts. If you do rebuild the chromed cores don't forget to eliminate the residual pressure valve from the one used for the clutch

The coil is a Mallory. I'd test it and hope that it is still OK. Is the white ballast resistor removable? It looks like it just sits over the main nipple. If it is, a generic ballast resistor can be substituted. That's a neat old coil.

 

I think the steringbox is a 30s chevy i think but not
sure but almost sure its not vw bus
have the same box on my speedster projekt

 

yup, typical Ford four bolt master cylinders
and the coil says right on it Mallory
if the sending unit is from a 12 volt 303 it's probably same as all or most GM 12 volts of the same era
'don't recognize the steering box,
not VW bus though
any name or number on it?

 

what's with the switches on both master cyinders though?

 

Not sure why he had a switch on the clutch mc. I will look for the sending unit although I could not find one at the auto parts store. Ty for the mc information. I just found one on eBay and will look to rebuild the other. Will post pics of the car later tonight
mike

 

Some pics of the project underway.

 

One for the brake light, and one for the clutch light..................


Naaaa, probably still there from the application that is was robbed from, and I THINK, that is an early rendition of a banjo style, ( don't quote me), and the switch nipple, goes all the way through, and and screws into the M/C , perhaps?????

 

the reason for the switch on both master sylinders is because they are both brake master cylinders except using it for the clutch one you take the piston pressure check valve out and then you can use it for a clutch, the master cyclinder has a little check valve built onto the piston assemlby to keep some residual pressure on the brakes,

back in the day you didnt bother to find a solid plug with the same threads to plug the cylinder, so we always just left the switch ,

 

your a luckey dog to have that barn find. lots of lock gitting it going. CREAMS

 

Steering box looks like a 32-34 Ford. Might be a 32 as the arm looks more like a 32. The flange has been removed from the end of the box and those tabs welded on. Look for a B- part number on the housing.

 

steering box looks like a ROSS.

 

I just stumbled across this 50's F100 box. Anyone agree with me?

 

No, That is a 32 box. A F-100 has a one piece housing and a large half splined output with no threads on the end. Your box(a 32) is the same as pictured except the flange was cut off and tabs welded on.

 

Hello,

I am not sure which tabs you are referring to. Seems to me everything is cast except for the spacer used to mount to the frame.

I have obtained the numbers and a few close up pics to help. I did not find any other numbers than what is shown.









I have also provided the old and new Slave Cyl for comparison. Need to modify by removing the large mounting tab.

 

Thank you for the info. I could not find the check valve you were talking about. Do I need to modify the piston or is there something that needs to be removed from the piston assembly?
Thought are appreciated,
Mike

 

Try Mike Casella,at Then and Now Automotive. He has an amazing assortment of old parts. Fixed me up with all my '29 Graham Paige needs.

 

If you are talking about the residule check valve it is on the piston return spring on the end that seats in the bottom of the m/c bore.

 

I found out what the steering box is from.
It is from a John Deere farm tractor. I was out at a shop and one was being worked on. There it was in all it's glory. I can get the exact model if you like. It looked identical to a 32-34 box except the mounting.

 

Put up a pic of the guts of the master cyls. Someone here will ID the valve. I am not up on the Ford MC, but am wondering if the valve is attached to the front end of the long spring in there.


Wow what a barn find...(I am an Olds nut). I love all the stuff mounted on the firewall instead of hidden.



EDIT: I type too slow, Baby earl is faster

 

I would really appreciate this information. A picture would be greatly appreciated as well. Any information on the parts kit or the brass bushings used for the mounting flange on the frame. My bushings are worn out and I need to replace to tighten up the steering.
M

 

Take a look at this pic of a rebuild kit for the MC. Do I need to remove the black rubber item from the end of the spring or the small bronze colored item with the small holes?

 

Won't hurt to remove both but the bronze colored bit is the important part to remove.