Not so. At least, not with my early '67 RHD Spitfire. The brake reservoir
is wider than the clutch. But I'll press on. I think this is a very
worthwhile project.
I'll keep you posted!
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Donald H. Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
To: <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Cc: <britcars@powerbritish.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: Fluid level switch in master cylinder - sensor possibilities
> 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
>
> [snips]
>
> > >
> > > "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.
>
> [more snips]
>
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