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69 master cylinder plunger rod

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by UncleSam, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Jan 1, 2011
    UncleSam

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    Where can I find a adjustable plunger rod for a 69 master cylinder? I got mine old one off and the reason I didn't have any free play in my pedal was that the PO had welded a broke rod...:rofl:


    So I'm needing a new one.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Did you try putting an ad the Classifieds? That's what it's there for;)
     
  3. Jan 1, 2011
    UncleSam

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    No I thought that someone may know where I could find a new one from one of our suppliers. Just a stock push rod would be fine, it doesn't have to be adjustable, but would be good..:D
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Ok, so did you look in the "Where to buy parts" section at the top of this and the other forums? There is a pretty extensive list of suppliers there.....
     
  5. Jan 2, 2011
    Diggerjeep

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    I had a 79 jeep that I replaced with a fiberglass body, which meant that the plunger rod was too short. I sawed the plunger rod in half, and threaded each side (since the rod was 3/8 in, I threaded the rod to 3/8-18, and use a long threaded coupling from Home Depot (used to couple threaded rod together, you can find it in the hardware department with the threaded rod). This gave me a way to adjust the rod to the necessary length for the thicker body.

    You could do the same with your rod, only you will need to remove a 1/4" or so.

    Once you get the correct length, you can either tack weld or hammer jam or lock nut the assembly. A new rod is simpler if you can find one.

    Is your master cylinder a dual reservoir with the bolts going sideways through the bowl?
     
  6. Jan 2, 2011
    davistroy

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    US: PM me with your address and I will drop one in the mail to you.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2011
    UncleSam

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    PM sent..Thanks
     
  8. Jan 3, 2011
    UncleSam

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    Ye-up, did that, :rofl:

    I've been to most all of our suppliers web site, the only ones I've seen only comes with the master cylinder itself, I haven't seen one being sold alone. I thought someone could save me some time, but it seems no one knows where to find them.

    I'll use a used stock one...chainsawguy
     
  9. Jan 3, 2011
    jhuey

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    I made my own. I'll try find a picture. I will be going out to my barn to plow tomorrow, if I remember I'll snap a pic then.
     
  10. Jan 3, 2011
    nickmil

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    Glad you found a used one. Remember, just because something isn't listed on their web site doesn't mean they don't carry it. Sometimes an e-mail or phone call is necessary.
     
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    UncleSam

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    Thanks, that would be great!!
     
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