Re: BigKev

Posted by BigKev On 2021/10/18 7:29:26

Just a couple of notes on the reservoir install:

I used one of the screw/bolt four holes that are already in the firewall under the Briggs plate. I think this may have been where the pump top/power window pump would have mounted.

Since my car is now 12v, I originally had my ballast resistor there, I moved that down and under where my "mock" voltage regulator is.

Only other change was one small screw hole in the firewall to hold the tubing clamp going down the firewall.

There is a piece of of 6" hose that the connects the short hardline from the cap and the longer hardline from the reservoir. This is to add some flexibility to the system, and make it easier to service the master if needed in the future.

If I was to make any change, I would have installed an elbow on the bottom of the reservoir, so I could have come out at a right angle and that would have providen easier clearance around the throttle linkage. I may still make that change later.

I filled the reservoir last night leaving about an inch of space at the top. No leaks visible, and this left enough time for any air to hopefully bled up and out. The reservoir cap has a rubber bladder in it cap with a vent hole in bolt the bladder and cap. The vent hole in the bladder only opens when bladder stretches one way or another. So thar helps to seal out atomopheric moisture when at rest.

The guy who makes these, makes them in different sizes (lengths). This size to me seemed the most appropriate.

This is his website, he makes them in different sizes and configurations,:https://highway101ind.com/shop/ols/products

FYI, I bought this pre COVID, so if verify availability. I believe I just bought the reservoir with bracket. Single cylinder version. His come with only hose barb connection fitting. I removed that and replaced with fitting for the hardline tubing from the original kit.