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by TechVP
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block
Replies: 18
Views: 4611

Re: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block

Thanks for the reply. Where my issue came up is when bleeding brakes... it seems like there was a flow restriction around the distribution block towards the rear brakes. When I removed the line to the rear from the distribution block, I had no problem flushing the line. So in my understanding is th...
by TechVP
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block
Replies: 18
Views: 4611

Re: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block

Thanks for the reply. Where my issue came up is when bleeding brakes... it seems like there was a flow restriction around the distribution block towards the rear brakes. When I removed the line to the rear from the distribution block, I had no problem flushing the line. So in my understanding is tha...
by TechVP
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block
Replies: 18
Views: 4611

Re: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block

Of the proportioning valves on the Summit site, does this one look like a good fit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-pv-2 Did you change the master cylinder? I kept the original, as it has the upgraded vacuum boost and upgraded front/rear reservoir . I didn't think there was a next size up fro...
by TechVP
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block
Replies: 18
Views: 4611

Re: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block

Nutz,

Do you have a lead on a preferred mfg that requires minimal changes to a Sweptline's brake line fittings?

-Karl
by TechVP
Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: '68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block
Replies: 18
Views: 4611

'68 D200 Camper Special WTB Distribution Block

Hi, Just finished doing a front disc brake conversion on my D200 that has a factory brake booster. I had some trouble bleeding the rear drums, and thought it would be smart to replace the 50 yr old distribution block. I want to buy a replacement Distribution Block. The old one may be ok, but I don't...
by TechVP
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Original engine color
Replies: 24
Views: 2943

Re: Original engine color

> 383 would have been Chrysler Industrial Red through 1967-1968

I concur. My D200 '68 Sweptline Camper Special is definitely Red throughout, all the way to the oilpan. And it is still looking great.
-Karl