The tank is too large.. Mine split a couple of years ago on my 72.. What a pain to remove those power brake nuts inside the car. 
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Burning Brakes
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about to finish my electric headlight conversion.anybody know the best way to remove the vacuum tank assembly? looks like a pretty tight fit to me. just like to remove clutter and store for another time. thanks.
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Hi cdw,
It's the 3 legs on the tank that make it tricky to remove as m350 suggests. The master cylinder needs to be pivoted out of the way.
I'm not sure about the 'clutter' though since it's really only the upper corner and one side that's visible in the engine compartment.
Regards,
Alan
It's the 3 legs on the tank that make it tricky to remove as m350 suggests. The master cylinder needs to be pivoted out of the way.
I'm not sure about the 'clutter' though since it's really only the upper corner and one side that's visible in the engine compartment.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi cdw,
It's the 3 legs on the tank that make it tricky to remove as m350 suggests. The master cylinder needs to be pivoted out of the way.
I'm not sure about the 'clutter' though since it's really only the upper corner and one side that's visible in the engine compartment.
Regards,
Alan
It's the 3 legs on the tank that make it tricky to remove as m350 suggests. The master cylinder needs to be pivoted out of the way.
I'm not sure about the 'clutter' though since it's really only the upper corner and one side that's visible in the engine compartment.
Regards,
Alan
when removed, I found that my '72 tank was made in the form of a gas tank, and the metal flex had taken it toll and stress fractured the thing....2-4 splits in the metal, hairline, but enough to assure it not holding vacuum no matter WHAT......
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looks like you guys are right. with the master cylinder out of the way it might come out ok. just did a brake job last month and also did the master cylinder so still should be fresh in my mind. not so much clutter it's just me knowing it's still there and doing nothing. thanks much.
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vacuum tank removal
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Burning Brakes
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I pulled the vacuum tank out of my '79 without removing the brake booster. Is it a different size maybe? I don't remember how I pulled it out, it is possible that my steering column was out at the time but I think I pulled it out the bottom when I installed my side pipes.
I don't remember the details, but I did remove my tank and I've never removed the booster as long as I've had the car.
I don't remember the details, but I did remove my tank and I've never removed the booster as long as I've had the car.
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Burning Brakes
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From: carroll ohio
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thanks for the reply. i got it out after i removed the master cylinder.i do not have power so i was lucky. came out towards the master cylinder side pretty easy. denny
I pulled the vacuum tank out of my '79 without removing the brake booster. Is it a different size maybe? I don't remember how I pulled it out, it is possible that my steering column was out at the time but I think I pulled it out the bottom when I installed my side pipes.
I don't remember the details, but I did remove my tank and I've never removed the booster as long as I've had the car.
I don't remember the details, but I did remove my tank and I've never removed the booster as long as I've had the car.
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Burning Brakes
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hi7T1. no phobia. a/c will be major project,po removed majority of stuff.i want some seat time this summer so heat and a/c will be on back burner till next year. headlight project went very well and now i'll work on some of the small stuff. 71 came in my garage in boxes about 4 years ago.it's time.
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