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Old 10-01-2010, 02:07 PM   #1
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2 really dumb questions on my 56

Hi All,

So get ready for 2 stupid questions I'm almost embarresed to ask but here goes

1. I'm running a 700R4, I need to run the TC lock up system to my brake switch, question is where is the best place to put the brake switch that also controls the brake lights? I'm running a firewall mount MC with disc's on all 4 corners.

2. For my master cylinders vacuum line, where should I hook it up on the manifold? I don't have a port for it unless I'm missing something


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Old 10-01-2010, 03:00 PM   #2
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Re: 2 really dumb questions on my 56

If your going to run power steering I would suggest using a hydraboost setup. Or make a plate that goes under the center carb and tap your vacuum of it.
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Old 10-01-2010, 07:04 PM   #3
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Power steering is already done so it's going to be difficult and expensive to change it but I can do a plate, have any ideas on what I might need?

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If your going to run power steering I would suggest using a hydraboost setup. Or make a plate that goes under the center carb and tap your vacuum of it.
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Old 10-01-2010, 07:17 PM   #4
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Re: 2 really dumb questions on my 56

Something like this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AID-100-702/?rtype=10
fro the type of carb you have. You may need 3 to raise all of them and keep th elinkage squared up. The adaptor is ported so it should connect to the booster. I would call summit and get more details on the port and where its located and the size.
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Old 10-01-2010, 08:30 PM   #5
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Thanks Dave, that helps a lot!!!

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Something like this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AID-100-702/?rtype=10
fro the type of carb you have. You may need 3 to raise all of them and keep th elinkage squared up. The adaptor is ported so it should connect to the booster. I would call summit and get more details on the port and where its located and the size.
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:33 PM   #6
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I'm running a 700R4, I need to run the TC lock up system to my brake switch, question is where is the best place to put the brake switch that also controls the brake lights? I'm running a firewall mount MC with disc's on all 4 corners.
Are you saying you don't have any brake light switch at all right now?

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Old 10-01-2010, 10:00 PM   #7
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Re: 2 really dumb questions on my 56

If I had a swing pedal I would run the brake light switch and lock up switch on my brake pedal just like the factory setups. The other option would be a Ford style inline switch ( I have one on my 48) that operates on pressure from the brake line. Easy to find example but I am in no way suggesting that you buy this one as they are available in any parts house http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brake...Q5fAccessories
I put that one in because my floorboards were hacked up were the stock one went but I will use a stock AD Pickup brake light switch when I put the truck back together.

If you haven't already bought the booster and master cylinder I would seriously think about running a hydro boost like DWCSR suggested. With that engine setup it would work a lot smoother and once you drive a vehicle with hydroboost you hate to go back to the vacuum booster. The only thing you would have to change with the power steering is the pump if you even had to change it and add a pressure and return line to the hydroboost.

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Old 10-02-2010, 04:44 AM   #8
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Yes but the truck isn't running

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Are you saying you don't have any brake light switch at all right now?

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Old 10-02-2010, 04:49 AM   #9
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MC has been purchased and installed

What do you mean by factory set up, I've never seen a stock assembly as my truck was hacked up before I got it

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If I had a swing pedal I would run the brake light switch and lock up switch on my brake pedal just like the factory setups. The other option would be a Ford style inline switch ( I have one on my 48) that operates on pressure from the brake line. Easy to find example but I am in no way suggesting that you buy this one as they are available in any parts house http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brake...Q5fAccessories
I put that one in because my floorboards were hacked up were the stock one went but I will use a stock AD Pickup brake light switch when I put the truck back together.

If you haven't already bought the booster and master cylinder I would seriously think about running a hydro boost like DWCSR suggested. With that engine setup it would work a lot smoother and once you drive a vehicle with hydroboost you hate to go back to the vacuum booster. The only thing you would have to change with the power steering is the pump if you even had to change it and add a pressure and return line to the hydroboost.
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