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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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I have a 72 LT-1 with power brakes. The master cylinder casting number is 546XX48 (the XX digits are illegible). It is stamped "HK" and has a D3 stamp by the forward port. Is this an original item worth rebuilding or should I just replace? Thanks!
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Hi J,
I believe the original master cylinder for a 72 pb car would have the casting number 5480346 and a broadcast code of either PG or MK depending when the car was built.
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Check the casting number carefully because often the digits are difficult to decipher.
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Alan is right- the numbers 3,6,8 and 9 can easily be mistaken for each other.
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The interesting thing is the third digit "6" is clear with a flat on the left side while the seventh digit "8" also appears quite clear. I'd love my mind to make it 548XX46. I'd post a pic if I was better at that. The "HK" also appears clear.
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