hey guys Im looking to buy an old Hurst Roll control that came out of an old drag car. guy says it works, stands by his word but what are the failure rates of these things? anyone help me out? thanks!
Can't really answer that, but my dad had one on a street car that had a stick shift...made uphill take offs a breeze!
It either works or it doesn't. If it works there is no telling when it will stop. Hook it up to 12v and see if it clicks. They make for fun burnouts.....
k sweet i think ill probably get it. ive seen rebuild kits for line lock too so maybe i could? but like i said, the guy seems to be a good guy but was just wondering how long they usually last but then again its been drag raced with for over 30 years and hasnt failed yet so you never know!
No they don't. If for some reason the "guts" have turned inside the housing when tightening the fittings they will leak. They will also hang up inside causing the brakes to drag. Unless you are doing a period correct, static display resto, buy a new one. It is part of the most important part of your car, don't risk it....
but if it hasnt been tampered with and works then it should be ok? i mean im trying to go period correct the best i can. but then again the car has disc brakes and an adjustable proportioning valve so... haha i dont know. well maybe i will just buy new
i guess buy one new then. plus summit actually sells one that matches my rev limiter that is black and finned so it works out
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