Re: Bendix -Treadle Vac - Failure and Fix

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2010/10/4 11:39:34

Looking at the '51-'54 service manual in the Brakes section shows the exact same master cylinder as the '55-'56 one, port and all. I'm starting to wonder if the gasket that blocks the hole is incorrect, and is from a GM or the like rebuild kit which may block it off. (for whatever reason)

If true, then that means that someone rebuilt my BTV in the past using a generic kit. We need more pics of the gasket on as many old untouched units as possible. I'm not saying that my BTV should be taken as factory correct, but it was rebuilt a long time ago if it was rebuilt at all.