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Re: Fluid level switch in master cylinder - sensor possibilities

To: jmcneal@ohms.com
Subject: Re: Fluid level switch in master cylinder - sensor possibilities
From: "Donald H. Locker" <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:06:51 -0400
Cc: britcars@powerbritish.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <852568CF.00697B91.00@magna.on.ca> <012e01bfb156$28ad19c0$bc0b5e18@san.rr.com> <390A0431.DA42C554@powerbritish.com> <390A06FA.4BE53F42@powerbritish.com> <016301bfb15c$b9179020$bc0b5e18@san.rr.com>
If it's any consolation, I recall that the brake M/C reservoir uses
the same cap as the clutch in the single-circuit brake systems.

Let us know how it goes!
Donald.

> From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:57:18 -0700
> 
> 
> Yes,
> 
> I'd still like to give it a whirl --  just sent you an e-mail off-list with
> my mailing address.  Thanks!
> 
> Jeff

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> >
> > "Power British Performance Parts, Inc." wrote:
> >
> > > Jeff,
> > >
> > > E-types use exactly the level sensor you want - AND the cap is the same 
>size and
> > > thread to fit a Girling master.  Unfortunately, the actual senor is 
>enclosed in a
> > > cylindrical alum. housing that makes it too tall to fit down on top of 
>the TR master
> > > (Jag uses a plastic reservoir that is deeper to accomodate the 
>float/sensor).  Contact
> > > me off list as I've probably got a few bad ones laying around - I'll send 
>one to you
> > > and you can try to remove the alum. cylinder to see if it can be made 
>shorter to fit
> > > the TR/Girling master - if you can make it fit, then just get a new one 
>and repeat the
> > > modifications!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Brian Schlorff    '61 TR-4     '64 TR-4     '72 TR-6     '79 Spit
> >
> > Jeff,
> >
> > Ooops - I spaced earlier - the Jag level sensor is the same size as the 
>clutch cap, not
> > the brake master.  Offer still stands if you want a broken one as a freebie 
>to play with.

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