Author: RayL
Your Hydro Brake Conversion Kit Experiences
1973 Challenger Power Disc/Drum car. 383 of unknown origin, pulling only 11 inches of vacuum at idle.
I’m looking at complete kits to avoid searching/making items to adapt to my specific needs.
What kit did you use? Would you use the same one again?
What did you do for hoses? Standard hydraulic or AN type?
Any tips to share on installation like if you upgraded the power steering pump, reused the OEM Combination valve or replaced the flexible…
Replacement for Kelsey Hayes KH 89410 combination valve
Hello All,
I need to replace the combination valve (Kelsey Hayes KH 89410) on my ’73 Challenger. Power brakes. Disc up front. Drum in back. 1.031" bore master cylinder.
Planning on installing this one from Master Power Brakes: VL3360K
Anyone ha…
Replacement for Kelsey Hayes KH 89410 combination valve
Hello All,
I need to replace the Combination valve (Kelsey Hayes KH 89410) on my ’73 Challenger. Power brakes. Disc up front. Drum in back. 1.031" bore master cylinder.
Planning on installing this one from Master Power Brakes: VL3360K
Anyone ha…
Wiring cleanup after ballast resistor delete
I installed Don Gould’s HRR688 Ignition Box W/Coil (FBO Ignition – Home of the HRR688) and now want to delete the unused ballast resistor and cleanup the left-over wiring.
This car has obviously been through a few ignition changes and there are severa…
Rallye Light Bars
Hi All,
Working my way through wiring issues and finally reached a major milestone – the lights are working again – it can stay out after dark!
Now focusing on interior lighting. All working now except the dash lights for which there is a simple reas…
Replacement Wiring Connectors
I plan to cut out some of the PO wiring hacks and am looking for a source of the molded connectors. Are these available?
Also, where are the best places to buy colored wire? I’ve found "Marine" tinned copper wire on Amazon, but have no idea …
4 Speed Shifting Rod Replacement
What determines the correct set of shifting rods? The cross member based on the year of the body or the year of the trans? Or something completely different?
I have a 1973 Challenger that was converted from a 340 automatic to a 383 4 speed. Looking on…