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Was in the engine bay trying to figure out why my 92 F150's Cruise Control suddenly stopped working after I replaced the automatic shifter. Inside the engine bay, I have a disconnected 'car heater hose' and a wiring harness NOT connected to anything. Looking under the Master brake Cylinder, I see a space that looks like it should have something connected to it underneath? I don't know for sure.
I DO know the previous owner told me the original owner disconnected the A/C. However, he did not go into details about it. So, I have no clue what this stuff is???
Yes, I know the engine bay is filthy. I haven't gotten around to cleaning it. Just like the interior. I have been trying to replace parts as I can afford them, and cleaning has been the least worry on my mind.
That connector goes into the side of the Master cylinder and the hose connects to the rear firewall side of the air box.
THANK YOU!
But there is NOTHING for that wiring harness to connect to on the side of the master cylinder...Looks like something USED to be there, underneath it, but it's not there anymore.
Looks like there's a float switch in there to tell you when the brake fluid is low. I don't know if it's available on its own, looks like it comes with a new res though.
Looks like there's a float switch in there to tell you when the brake fluid is low. I don't know if it's available on its own, looks like it comes with a new res though.
Yes it is a fluid level sensor. It would take a new MC to make it work since the connection is missing. Or just keep an eye on the level when you check your oil.
Looks like there's a float switch in there to tell you when the brake fluid is low. I don't know if it's available on its own, looks like it comes with a new res though.
You're awesome! Thank you so much! I found the reservoir on Rock Auto with that float switch on the bottom attached to it. Is this an easy replacement or would it be better to just replace the entire master cylinder?
Soft lines, you mean the lines to the brake calipers? If so, I wasn't wanting to delve into it that much right now...not only is money a factor but the ability to do such a project. I don't have many tools and am not technically allowed to work on my truck in our apartment complex parking lot. New MC from Rock Auto: $32 bucks. I can handle that right now, but that's it. Being on a low income, can't afford to do a whole lot at one time. Might have to save for awhile to get all 4 soft lines (If that is what you are talking about...the lines to the brake calipers) then do all of this at once somewhere where I won't get into trouble with the apt complex manager...
There are always going to be connectors in the harness that don't connect to anything, unless you just happened to get a truck that had *every* available option on it from the factory. They use generic wiring harnesses, and just don't plug in the stuff that isn't there.
your hose connects to a small filter inside the air intake housing, its part of the PCV system. these clips hold the hose/filter in place in air intake housing
your hose connects to a small filter inside the air intake housing, its part of the PCV system. these clips hold the hose/filter in place in air intake housing
Thanks. I am obviously missing those clips. I will get them.
If the master cylinder is working as it is, leave it there. You can see through the side or look through the cap to tell if the fluid is low. Save your money.
You can stick the connector where it's supposed to be to make it look like it's doing something if you want it to look better.
I would be more concerned with fixing the hose in order to keep dust out of the engine.
Soft lines, you mean the lines to the brake calipers? If so, I wasn't wanting to delve into it that much right now...not only is money a factor but the ability to do such a project. I don't have many tools and am not technically allowed to work on my truck in our apartment complex parking lot. New MC from Rock Auto: $32 bucks. I can handle that right now, but that's it. Being on a low income, can't afford to do a whole lot at one time. Might have to save for awhile to get all 4 soft lines (If that is what you are talking about...the lines to the brake calipers) then do all of this at once somewhere where I won't get into trouble with the apt complex manager...
$32 for the master cylinder and you will need to buy a large bottle of brake fluid. Then hope that the bleeder screws aren’t seized in the calipers and wheel cylinders. If they are then you might be buying calipers and/or wheel cylinders. You will need to have someone help you bleed the brakes or you can buy a pressure bleeder. There are only three hoses. One for each front caliper and one for the rear axle unless someone has converted your truck to rear disk brakes. Otherwise you have drum brakes on the rear.
$32 for the master cylinder and you will need to buy a large bottle of brake fluid. Then hope that the bleeder screws aren’t seized in the calipers and wheel cylinders. If they are then you might be buying calipers and/or wheel cylinders. You will need to have someone help you bleed the brakes or you can buy a pressure bleeder. There are only three hoses. One for each front caliper and one for the rear axle unless someone has converted your truck to rear disk brakes. Otherwise you have drum brakes on the rear.
Oh duh. Drums...sorry I totally spaced that part of it. I will start saving to do all of this at the same time.
Ok, now how does this hose connect back into the air box? I found the clip, it was still connected to the air box. There is oil coming out of this hose, is that normal? I wouldn't think it would be???
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