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Old 09-06-2007, 04:32 PM
dave1980_300sd dave1980_300sd is offline
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easy alternative to master cylinder cap

Hi everyone,

just wanted to share a modification I made to the homebuilt pressure bleeder. Instead of using a spare MC cap, or a GM one from pepboys (couldn't find either near where I live), I used this:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=23490-34146-RPC40&lpage=none

it's a flexible hose cap from lowes, 1.5" size. It was about $3. I cut a hole in the center of it by twisting in a blade from my leatherman, pushed a 1/4" barb through the hole, and that was it. connected the hose from the garden sprayer to the other end of the barb, clamped the cap onto the master cylinder (1.5" fits just right), and that was it. worked perfectly with no leaks.

Just though I'd share if anyone else is building one of these. very simple.

- dave
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