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1992 Chevrolet Caprice

Question: Master Cylinder Installation

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hatcherboy86, 5.0L V8, Lancaster, TX, December 11, 2010, 12:19

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Trying to replace my master cylinder on my car. I have it attached to the booster but can't get the first line coming from the combination valve screwed in straight . I don't know if it is bent or something else.

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  Superbob December 11, 2010, 13:54
  

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  Attach the lines first but leave them loose until you get the master cylinder mounted. Then tighten everything at one time. Much easier. Old trick..
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  hatcherboy86, December 14, 2010, 07:26
  

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  Yeah I tried that but the line is very difficult to screw in once I get it about halfway into the master cylinder, and it seems like some of the threading has been stripped or cross-threaded. I know it is the correct replacement, do you have any other suggestions, thanks.
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