'51 Master Cylinder Removal

Posted by soulrenovation On 2024/4/21 20:06:15

First time poster here, long-ish time lurker! I'm stuck in a couple spots getting the master cylinder off to do a rebuild. She's on jack stands so visibility is kind of limited, hoping someone has a few tips to point me in the right direction.'51 300

1. Service manual says to disconnect the push rod at the pedal. I am assuming this means where the brake pedal shaft meets the rod where the spring hooks on? That whole assembly is tucked back into part of the frame and even if it was on a lift it seems extremely difficult to get back into that cavity to disconnect all that with the limited amount of space you're given. Is there an easier way or something I'm missing?

2. Mounting bolts - I can only see the one that's attached to the gear selection, center bolt. I've felt around and cannot find anymore but this thing does not want to free up at all. Feels like I'm missing another bolt or 2. Anyone know the bolt pattern and where I should be looking?

Thanks in advance and yall have been a treasure trove of information so far!