Forwarding the whole thing to the list - hope you find it useful. If
interested, Joe's e-mail is included so contact him directly...
Brian
Date:Thu, 23 Oct 1997 15:14:55 -0400
>From: Heather & Joe Way <sierrasa@psln1.psln.com>
>Organization: Sierra Specialty Automotive
>To: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>
>Subject: Re: Tool questions
>References: <2.2.32.19971023154837.00f2fae0@pop.uunet.ca>
>Return-Path: <sierrasa@psln1.psln.com>
>
>Brian Evans wrote:
>>
>> Joe, another private mailing list that I belong to is having quite a thread
>> about resleeved brake master cylinders, including size changes (7/8 to 3/4
>> inch is the application). List is for owners of Austin Healy Sprites and MG
>> Midgets.
>>
>> You and I chatted about this one time - would you care to send a small
>> discussion of what you do and why, and prices, so that I can pass on to
>> those on the spridget list?
>>
>> TIA, Brian Evans
>----
>Brian--I've attached my standard blurb about cylinder sleeving. Delete
>the part referring to alternators, and edit/cut as you see fit. You're
>welcome to e-mail or call with questions, or forward messages from your
>list if you like. I'd be happy to participate or contribute. If it's not
>too active, or is available in digest form, I could subscribe if you
>don't mind, at least for a while. Are we talking about the double-barrel
>combination clutch/brake masters? You are undoubtedly aware that they
>come in both those sizes. The smaller bore will give better braking for
>the same pedal effort at the cost of increased pedal travel. Both sizes
>seem to be used with 7/8" wheel cylinders.
>
>Joe
>--
>==brake cylinders sleeved with brass==
>==One-Wire conversions and rebuild "Very funny, Scotty. Now
> kits for GM alternators 1963-85== beam down my clothes."
> ==Quincy, CA==
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>Thank you for your interest in our services and products. One-Wire
alternators are particularly convenient when upgrading old generator or
external-regulated alternator systems, and can be used on cars, trucks,
tractors, and industrial equipment--or any engine on which the alternator
can be mounted.
>
> Our One-Wire Conversion Kits and Rebuild kits fit the Delco 10SI and
>12SI
alternators which were standard on GM cars and light trucks from mid-1972
through the late 1980s. We offer the kits in three versions. The One-Wire
Conversion and Rebuild Kit includes a self-exciting one-wire voltage
regulator, front and rear bearings, diode trio, condenser, brush assembly
with brushes, output terminal kit, case screws and a plastic plug to dress
up the regulator terminal opening. The Alternator Rebuild Kit is similar
but has a stock voltage regulator and does not have the dress-up plug. The
rebuild kits will fix almost all alternators that have not been burned up.
The One-Wire Conversion Kit is for alternators that do not need rebuilding,
and includes the self-exciting regulator and dress-up plug only.
>
> We also offer a rebuild kit for the Delco 10DN alternator used from 1963
through mid-1972. This kit includes front and rear bearings, one each
negative and positive diode, condenser with retaining ring, brushes and
brush holder, ground and output terminal kits, and case screws.
>
> All bearings, regulators, diodes and diode trios are top-quality
made-in-the-USA parts. All kits include complete instructions. Price of 10SI
One-Wire Rebuild Kits and 10DN Rebuild Kits is $34.95. Price of 10SI Stock
Rebuild Kit is $29.95. Price of One-Wire Conversion Kit is $14.95. Please
add $4.00 per order for shipping and handling. We accept Mastercard, VISA,
American Express and Discover cards. Quantity pricing on request.
>
>
>
>YOUR BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE RUSTING AWAY!
>
>Water enters a hydraulic system through the hoses, around the cups and into the
>reservoir when the cap is off. This moisture is absorbed by glycol brake
fluid and
>causes the rust and pitting in master cylinders, wheel cylinders and clutch
slave
>cylinders. New parts begin to deteriorate as soon as they are put into service.
>
>The moisture problem can be reduced by using silicon brake fluid, but
silicon fluid
>has its own problems. It is quite expensive, and tends to entrain tiny
bubbles of air.
>This air can cause a spongy brake pedal that isn't corrected by bleeding.
>
>It doesn't even help not to drive the vehicle. Moisture will enter the
system whether
>the vehicle is in regular use or not, unless it is stored in temperature
and humidity
>controlled conditions. In fact, inactive systems suffer worse pitting
because the
>water droplets are not moved about in the cylinders as the brakes are applied.
>
>Sierra Specialty Automotive has the solution to these problems. We can line
your
>old, pitted cylinders with non-rusting, non-corroding brass sleeves. We
bore your
>cylinder oversize, install the brass sleeve, hone it to original size and
redrill all fluid
>and bleed holes. We also clean and bead-blast the cylinders so they look
like new.
>
>
>The cost of this service is little more (and sometimes less) than the cost
of a new
>cylinder. You will have new-looking parts that last indefinitely after you
install
>inexpensive rebuild kits from your parts store or vintage parts supplier.
In fact, you
>may never have to rebuild your cylinders again. Our service is guaranteed
against
>defects in materials and workmanship for ten years from the date of
purchase. If you
>have questions, feel free to call. We are proud of the service we offer.
>
>
>Disassemble your cylinders. Send the bare castings only. Please include the
order
>form. Payment must accompany the order. We hold orders paid by personal checks
>for five days to clear the bank. Orders paid by company checks, cashier's
checks
>money orders and charge cards are processed immediately. We pay UPS ground
>service return shipping. Expedited shipping is available at our cost.
>
>UPS includes insurance for the first $100 of value. If you want your cylinders
>insured for a higher value when we return them, include 35 cents per $100 or
>fraction thereof in excess of $100 for additional insurance.
>
>SHIP TO: Sierra Specialty Automotive
>3494 Chandler Road
>Quincy, CA 95971
>(800) 4-BRASS-1
>FAX (916)283-4845
>BAR #AF160924
>
>KEEP ALL PARTS AND SEND BARE CASTING ONLY
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