Dougt
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I just bought a 1967 Loadstar 1600, 304V, 2WD, 2 Spd rear axle, T17 Transmission, Power brakes, Oversize rear brakes. Two brake lines are currently piped into the master cylinder on the right side, on a tee. The stop light switch is also mounted on the same tee. The parts catalog shows the stop light switch mounted in the middle, and, I assume, brake lines piped to the left and right ports. I am planning on replacing the master cylinder with a USA-made OEM (Navistar) one, also getting the brake booster rebuilt. Previous owner said he'd rebuilt master cylinder a few years ago; when I bought the truck it had no brakes (no pedal). Also going to replace some rusty looking brake lines and old hoses. But getting back to the master cylinder, why was everything piped to the right? Was it just easier to pipe it that way? The pictures are the existing piping, parts catalog, and the new master cylinder end. Should I re-pipe it? Which line goes on the left? Will it make a difference?
