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Old 04-14-2012, 06:30 PM
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Default Trying to find two master cylinder seals

There are two gaskets or rubber seals, not sure which, shown between the master cylinder and power brake booster in the Assembly Manual for 1968-76 cars. I have also see these two items displayed in some of the Vette parts catalogs. But they don't seem to be available for purchase. Anyone know what these two seals are for and are they necessary?

Here's a pic of what I'm taking about:

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I don't have what you need but it sure is nice to see you back! Love those 302s .

I hope you are enjoying retirement.

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This guy?

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html

It looks different than your drawing, but it also looks like it's made to match the hole in the firewall.
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Here's what you're looking for. But good luck, I've never seen either a new or rebuilt master come with them. More of a swap it off of the original deal.
I know two of my Vettes don't have them, no problems.
Simply because I have this one someday I may install it if the opportunity arises, but I wouldn't bother searching for one.....
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http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html

It looks different than your drawing, but it also looks like it's made to match the hole in the firewall.
Nope. That one I can get. It goes between the power booster and the firewall. KapsSA has the picture of the ones I was talking about. THey go between the master cylinder and the power booster. I did find the seal:
http://corvetteparts.com/item/seal-m...68-1982/?d=144

But the metal retainer seems to have disappeared. Oh well...KapSA says he hasn't used them and that's probably the situation with most folks.

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Originally Posted by paul 74
I don't have what you need but it sure is nice to see you back! Love those 302s .

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Hi Paul. Good to see you.
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That O-ring should work. Maybe a few dabs of rtv to hold it in place instead of the metal retainer(that's not a gasket).
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Originally Posted by KapsSA
That O-ring should work. Maybe a few dabs of rtv to hold it in place instead of the metal retainer(that's not a gasket).
Reading my mind! Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

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