Too bad you aren't closer to Spokane...

I would put the engine/transmission to good use in my '57.

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Thanks John,
That make good sense. I have always used DOT 3 fluid. That's probably why I never had any trouble. I will clean them out from now on. Thanks

About the beautiful '40 Convertible, I believe that the fenders on the 110s were not large enough (due to shorter wheelbase/front clip) to have side mounts. So, It must be a 120. Nice looking car.

That Miss America U 10 boat, as seen in the background of the photo showing the '53 Convertible, is huge!

So I see. Thanks, who brought the hydroplane?

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I learned to clean them first because the wheel cylinder, inside and out is coated from the factory with an anti-corrosion goo, like cosmolene, and that could gum up the action of the cylinder. If you are using DOT 3 there is enough solvent property in the fluid to eventually get through the coating, but I was taught to get everything nice and clean, then coat (lubricate) the parts with the fluid you intend on running the (rebuilt) brake system on. We did a lot of silicone fluid conversions as part of the whole-system overhall, and the DOT-5 silicone may not have dissolved the cosmolene-like stuff. It's just all about having everything in optimal operating condition at the end of the job. I did this "whole system" approach to my '63 Chevy II about five years ago, I replaced all of the rusty (Michigan car) hard lines with brand new pre-bent stainless lines, new flex lines, New wheel cylinders and new master, and I dissassembled and cleaned all four wheel cylinders and the master painted the exterior bare cast iron on all those components, then reassembled, coating the parts with DOT-5 silicone. I will be doing the same with my Packard, possibly this winter, except I think that I will use DOT-3 owing to the problems with the 2-way (three post) OE brake light switch. I usually prefer silicone brake fluid, but DOT-3 works fine, you have to keep an eye on it, and it's a good idea to drain and refill the system about every 10 years when running it.

The 1953 conv. belongs to Craig Handley. The yellow conv. is a 1942 and I am sure it is not a six.

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Here it goes again. I just can't seem to stay out of these discussions. Incert my two cents worth here: I fully agree with the above quote. 6 volts is fine.

Just a word of caution. I just bought rear wheel cylinders for the 51. They came in Raybestos boxes however one cylinder was marked Made in USA and the other said Made in China. I hate that. Can't believe the quality is the same.

Mal, I too thought the timing (pardon the pun) of having timing marks on the vibration damper on your blog and my reply on this thread was curious. I was just about to post a note here directing those interested to see your blog. I used a coat hanger wire, but your bracket is much more elegant. Good job!

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Looks like my old days go back farther than yours. I worked on systems that had the new Shugart 8" single sided double density floppies. 8 bit punched paper tape comes to mind too.