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John Mc · 12-11-2010, 04:23 PM

Hi, I think I know what I'm looking at here but please confirm. Right hand cylinder with the arrow pointing towards the front? Thanks in advance. I found this cylinder on the front left side of the truck.

Henry/Kokomo · 12-11-2010, 05:17 PM

I think you're right, John. The larger bore of the cylinder goes with the longer brake shoe which faces forward - with the Lockheed style brakes. If I'm in error, I'm sure someone will say so.

Brian · 12-11-2010, 10:16 PM

Correct! bleed nipple goes to top. Brian

Flathead Fever · 12-12-2010, 02:21 AM

I've never seen on when an arrow on it. Somebody tried to make the installation idiot proof and it still not work.

John Mc · 12-12-2010, 10:01 AM

Thanks guys!

Dale Fairfax · 12-12-2010, 09:46 PM

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I guess I'm confused-if we're indeed looking at the top of the cylinder; the large bore goes to the front, then this cylinder is mismarked. It SHOULD be on the left front.

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Originally Posted by John Mc

Hi, I think I know what I'm looking at here but please confirm. Right hand cylinder with the arrow pointing towards the front? Thanks in advance. I found this cylinder on the front left side of the truck.

Fordors · 12-12-2010, 09:50 PM

Dale, don't forget that the wheel cylinder needs to be on the outboard side of the backing plate.

Mart · 12-13-2010, 05:30 AM

The markings look right to me.

Maybe the previous owner had to make an emergency repair and that was the only cylinder available there and then. It will work if fitted wrongly, just not as well as it should.

Mart.

flat-v8 · 12-13-2010, 08:20 AM

I just finished converting mine from brake rods (mechanical) to hydro yesterday. My wheel cylinders did not have any arrows, here's pictures of Left & Right. Took quite awhile to bleed, had a leaking joint, fixed that, then adjusting shoes was a chore with the anchor bolt, early style on only one back plate, the other 3 were later style without the anchor's at bottom. My brakes are awesome now!

Dale Fairfax · 12-13-2010, 01:59 PM

You"re correct-my visuallization powers were obviously out of the building.

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Originally Posted by Fordors

Dale, don't forget that the wheel cylinder needs to be on the outboard side of the backing plate.

FRANK PKNY · 12-13-2010, 02:42 PM

Dale I did the same thing. Then refigured in my head the cylinder is a RH one for sure. Frank

12-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
John Mc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 175	What do these markings mean? Hi, I think I know what I'm looking at here but please confirm. Right hand cylinder with the arrow pointing towards the front? Thanks in advance. I found this cylinder on the front left side of the truck. __________________ John Mc Crystal Lake, IL '39 1/2 Ton Pickup '56 Lincoln Capri Hardtop '77 Lincoln Town Coupe

12-11-2010, 05:17 PM	#2
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: What do these markings mean? I think you're right, John. The larger bore of the cylinder goes with the longer brake shoe which faces forward - with the Lockheed style brakes. If I'm in error, I'm sure someone will say so.

12-11-2010, 10:16 PM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: What do these markings mean? Correct! bleed nipple goes to top. Brian

12-12-2010, 02:21 AM	#4
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,095	Re: What do these markings mean? I've never seen on when an arrow on it. Somebody tried to make the installation idiot proof and it still not work.

12-12-2010, 10:01 AM	#5
John Mc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 175	Re: What do these markings mean? Thanks guys! __________________ John Mc Crystal Lake, IL '39 1/2 Ton Pickup '56 Lincoln Capri Hardtop '77 Lincoln Town Coupe

12-12-2010, 09:50 PM	#7
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: What do these markings mean? Dale, don't forget that the wheel cylinder needs to be on the outboard side of the backing plate.

12-13-2010, 05:30 AM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,745	Re: What do these markings mean? The markings look right to me. Maybe the previous owner had to make an emergency repair and that was the only cylinder available there and then. It will work if fitted wrongly, just not as well as it should. Mart.

12-13-2010, 02:42 PM	#11
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: What do these markings mean? Dale I did the same thing. Then refigured in my head the cylinder is a RH one for sure. Frank __________________ [email protected]