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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: chetbrz on December 01, 2006, 09:46:19 AM

Title: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: chetbrz on December 01, 2006, 09:46:19 AM
OK.., Now that the master cylinder is on it?s way back to good health.? The next problem I need to resolve is the fact that my car is missing the Hydraulic Oil Reservoir.? ?Any one know where I might get one or a good substitute.? I was thinking of using a P15 oil bypass filter assembly (see below).? It would bolt to the firewall and could be fitted with a bottom feed line.? Probably would only need half the hydraulic oil but anyone have any better suggestions.??? ? I would really like having brakes.? I have four new brake drum cylinders waiting in the wings once the MC is back in and working.

Chet...

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Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: Roadrunner on December 01, 2006, 09:37:24 PM
I would imagine that you can find one from any auto salvage yard that has older cars.  Our 1940 Plymouth has one very simillar to my 55 Caddie.  I don't know for sure but I would guess that you can hook one up from just about any antique car.  It just seems that your bypass oil filter would work but seems to be a bit large.  I'm sure other people would have more specific ideas.  Hope I was able to help.
                                                   Steve
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: chetbrz on December 02, 2006, 10:12:03 AM
Quote from: Roadrunner on December 01, 2006, 09:37:24 PM
I would imagine that you can find one from any auto salvage yard that has older cars.? Our 1940 Plymouth has one very simillar to my 55 Caddie.? I don't know for sure but I would guess that you can hook one up from just about any antique car.? It just seems that your bypass oil filter would work but seems to be a bit large.? I'm sure other people would have more specific ideas.? Hope I was able to help.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Steve

Tks, Steve you are right the bypass oil filter assembly is a little too big.  I'll find something to use temporarily and hopefully run across an original in the near future.   Chet...
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: 30 Ply 30U on December 30, 2006, 07:40:30 PM
Chet,
   Please tell us that the photos you posted below are not of your 1929 Sedan. I see a six cylinder engine and a oil filter, I'm worried! Many guys are willing to donate old running gear of that vintage if it's going to a restoration effort. If your spending the time and money, you might just as well be using the correct parts.
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: DENNISKS on December 30, 2006, 08:18:10 PM
Chet

I wish I would have known you needed one. I just sold the one off of my parts car on eBay last week. Here is a picture of the one on my car. They are pretty simple and I think you could make one very easily. Just a strong metal can and a fitting on the bottom. Hope this helps.

Dennis
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: 28 Ply.cpe on December 31, 2006, 01:16:35 PM
Hi Chet, This is a picture of my brake canister on my 28 coupe. It has the original sticker on it. Hope this helps on locating one.
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: 28 Ply.cpe on December 31, 2006, 01:37:43 PM
let see if this is a better picture of the fluid tank.
Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: Bill Davis on December 31, 2006, 08:34:08 PM
This tank reminds me of a large size can of PVC pipe cement!

Title: Re: 1928/29 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Post by: chetbrz on January 02, 2007, 11:36:57 AM
Quote from: 30 Ply 30U on December 30, 2006, 07:40:30 PM
Chet,
? ?Please tell us that the photos you posted below are not of your 1929 Sedan. I see a six cylinder engine and a oil filter, I'm worried! Many guys are willing to donate old running gear of that vintage if it's going to a restoration effort. If your spending the time and money, you might just as well be using the correct parts.

No Fear Pat..., They are not for my 29..., I am also working on a 48 P15