Power brake conversion for '73?
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Power brake conversion for '73?
Howdy all,
Can anyone tell me what booster and master cylinder will work with my '73 F-100? It has front discs with standard brakes right now. Will car units bolt up? I know of a '68 Thunderbird unit at the wreckers, could that possibly work? Thanks.
Randy Howard
Can anyone tell me what booster and master cylinder will work with my '73 F-100? It has front discs with standard brakes right now. Will car units bolt up? I know of a '68 Thunderbird unit at the wreckers, could that possibly work? Thanks.
Randy Howard
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Power brake conversion for '73?
I converted from std to power brakes on my 73 F250 4x4 with 4 drums. I found two types of boosters, one large pancake looking one with an adapter that raised it a few inches, and another twice as thick and about 8" dia with an adapter that didn't raise it at all.
With research, I found that the small thick one was the heavy duty one and then I verified the length of the rod inside and set it to factory specs. It works great, simple clean install.
I'd say if the rod length is proper, it should work. If you can't get a return policy, I'd pass and get one from a truck. You may even want to get a rebuilt one from a parts house, I don't think they are very expensive.
With research, I found that the small thick one was the heavy duty one and then I verified the length of the rod inside and set it to factory specs. It works great, simple clean install.
I'd say if the rod length is proper, it should work. If you can't get a return policy, I'd pass and get one from a truck. You may even want to get a rebuilt one from a parts house, I don't think they are very expensive.
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