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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: L78 steve on January 15, 2008, 02:01:14 PM

Title: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: L78 steve on January 15, 2008, 02:01:14 PM
I have a 309 M/C that has some pitting in the bore.Is there anyone that rebuilds with a sleeve to correct this problem.Its original to the car so I'd like to save it.Steve.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: GaryL on January 15, 2008, 02:38:42 PM
I am not sure who, but they can be sleeved in SS. Try JM. That is always a safe bet.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: dd442 on January 15, 2008, 06:59:59 PM
I had a local machine shop sleeve one for me and it worked well. I dont know if they used Stainless, Bronze, or Steel. It looked more like Steel to me.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: jl8dale on January 15, 2008, 08:52:20 PM
Whitepost Restorations can do it.
Google them as I don't have the number handy.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: L78 steve on January 16, 2008, 11:00:38 AM
Talked to Whitepost and they sound great.Will give them a try.Thanks for the replies.Steve.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: hihorse on January 31, 2008, 07:04:13 PM
original definitely beats the masters on Ebay from Carsflash
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: tim69camaro on January 31, 2008, 08:50:41 PM
I purchased one from Carsflash on ebay recently. It said it was original. Do you have information that they are not original or do you have another concern about this seller? The link is below.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330207318254&rd=1
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: hihorse on February 02, 2008, 01:05:13 PM
masters are not original 1969 units, they are machined. Not going to sell you an original unit for $100
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: bertfam on February 02, 2008, 01:40:47 PM
Read THIS THREAD (http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3249.0) for more info.

Ed
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: tim69camaro on February 03, 2008, 07:44:57 PM
The one I purchased meassures 7/8'' on the bottom part. The part that protrudes on the front look's more like the original also. The linked thread does mention a 1980's version that is modified. One remaining question is do the repro versions have different date codes cast into the side?  ???   My initial reaction would be they are all the same date like the big block exhaust manifolds I have seen.
Title: Re: 309 Master cylinder
Post by: 70lt1z28 on February 10, 2008, 08:07:33 PM
i bought one of those masters from carsflash and they happen to be pretty nice.  they are original masters just not original 69 masters.  I found this out after the fact but looking back at his ad and the price it makes sense.  like everyone mentioned you can not buy a 309 69 master for $100.  tell  you what in my opinion its beats the heck out of a repop, I sold mine and bought an original.