Re: Vac Leak on the brakes

[Tom Mandera <tsm1@domain.elided>]

On Wed, 6 Jan 1999, John A. Landry wrote:

> in the IH shop manual, and I'm 99% sure the front booster seal is *supposed*

The front seal is part of the booster, not a gasket between the booster 
and m/c then.

> Your front booster seal is probably worn or torn.  You're only real choice at
> this point is to by a rebuilt brake booster and swap it out before Darrel
> Kline comes after you with his brake safety SWAT team.

*chuckle*  I guess that means I need to acquire an adjustable 
proportioning valve for my racer so I can dial in the brakes.. 12" T'all 
drums in back, and Chevy Calipers w/ Ford rotors (if all works like I 
plan) up front.. who knows what that'll be like! :-)

I just happen to have a brand new booster in my parts bin.. labeled "For 
'72 Frame-off - do not rob".. hmmm... does it really say that, or am I 
imagining it?  Maybe if I just turn my head to the side I won't see it... 

That would help explain my poor brake response.. ;-)

OK, one more thing to change out soon.. 

Tomorrow or Thursday I'm seeking friendly professional help on my carb 
issues.. it's been getting better with each vacuum leak I've solved or 
float adjustment or.. but I'm heading to a friend's shop for the benefit 
of years of racing and ASME experience.. I guess we'll just remove the 
booster vac. line before doing the tune-up..

Thanks, John.

-Tom