10 / 06 / 09 Update on Toby
Posted 10-07-2009 at 01:05 AM by Jim Carmichael
Since we are increasing the power the brake system needed to be uprated also. We will be installing front disc brakes using the kit from Scarebird.
We also wanted to add a brake booster and because of the rear drums a proportioning valve needs to be included. There are a number of adjustable valves on the market but for best results a combination valve works best and has the added benefit of not needing all that adjusting.
In order to run a dual exhaust system we decided to move the master cylinder towards the outside of the frame. The original system uses a bell crank to locate the master cylinder closer to the center of the drivers floorboard. We modified the pedal to operate the master cylinder directly. This allows the cylinder to mount about 6 inches further out.
Modified Brake Pedal
This type of modification should only be done by an expert as you would not want the tab to ever break off. The end that the tab was cut off of will be reinstalled to hold everything together like original and the bell crank bolted back to the frame.
7" brake booster
Dual Master Cylinder
On a completely different note I sent the carburetors for my 406 Ford into Holley and they restored them to new condition for a very reasonable price of $220.00 each. They will restore any carburetor not just Holley products and I have been very pleased with the quality of their work. Allow about 10 weeks from the time you send them in.
We also wanted to add a brake booster and because of the rear drums a proportioning valve needs to be included. There are a number of adjustable valves on the market but for best results a combination valve works best and has the added benefit of not needing all that adjusting.
In order to run a dual exhaust system we decided to move the master cylinder towards the outside of the frame. The original system uses a bell crank to locate the master cylinder closer to the center of the drivers floorboard. We modified the pedal to operate the master cylinder directly. This allows the cylinder to mount about 6 inches further out.
Modified Brake Pedal
This type of modification should only be done by an expert as you would not want the tab to ever break off. The end that the tab was cut off of will be reinstalled to hold everything together like original and the bell crank bolted back to the frame.
7" brake booster
Dual Master Cylinder
On a completely different note I sent the carburetors for my 406 Ford into Holley and they restored them to new condition for a very reasonable price of $220.00 each. They will restore any carburetor not just Holley products and I have been very pleased with the quality of their work. Allow about 10 weeks from the time you send them in.
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