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  • Edwardjohnsr
    Posts: 145Expert Adviser
    I haven't been able to log on to either Ken Cates page or the Backus swaps manual. Is there a NAPA or Autozone (or other common parts store) part number for a master cylinder that fits a stepdown?
    Thanks
    Ed
  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,051Platinum Member
    NAPA 3081, from the Backus book.
  • walts garage-53
    Posts: 1,468Platinum Member
    Contact Norm Blackmer in the CIC chapter, or the WTN, as he handles new cylinders, wheel, master and hoses. Keep the business in the club. Walt.
  • ScottScott
    Posts: 371Platinum Member
    Kenny Cordel in Ohio also sells them. 740-983-1700
  • HudzillaHudzilla
    Posts: 1,285Platinum Member
    Park W wrote:
    NAPA 3081, from the Backus book.
    Park, That's an old number. The new NAPA number is 2796. :)
  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,051Platinum Member
    'zilla, thanks for that new number. I realize the Backus book has a lot of outdated ones, but sometimes it's a useful start. But are you sure that's a stepdown master cylinder? Kind of a strange coincidence, as the Backus book shows NAPA/United 2796 as the master cyl for the Jets.
  • tbeilketbeilke
    Posts: 34Greasemonkey
    Park,

    Bought a new master cylinder from NAPA for our 54 Hornet in April.

    Part #3081 was a direct replacement, no issues what so ever.

    Hope this helps.

    Tom
  • Park_WPark_W
    Posts: 2,051Platinum Member
    Thanks Tom ... good to know that 3081's still a good number.
  • RonSRonS
    Posts: 610Platinum Member
    Is there a differant part # for Hornets and Jets, According to the 53 parts book they are ALL,ie, the same.
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,572Platinum Member
    1948-1954 book gives different #'s.
    JET- 308461
    OTHERS- 300130
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • RonSRonS
    Posts: 610Platinum Member
    This time I opened the 53 parts book instead of the 48-52, your right, of course. Hard to find a 52 Jet.
  • Tallent RTallent R
    Posts: 1,572Platinum Member
    I was'nt being critical, I've found mistakes and omissions in the Hudson books. This 48-54 book was put together after the merger . And it's awful in that respect.
    And I never have quite understood how some numbers cast into parts don't show up anywhere.
    Roger
    Retired Tech.
  • 53jetman53jetman
    Posts: 871Platinum Member
    Hudzilla wrote:
    Park W wrote:
    NAPA 3081, from the Backus book.
    Park, That's an old number. The new NAPA number is 2796. :)

    The 2796 number will fit the Jet series, and I don't believe it will be a perfect fit on the full size step down chassis
    Jerry
    email: HudsonJetman@mail.com
    2nd Generation Hud-Nut
    HET Tech Adviser on Hudson Jets 1953 & 1954
    HET Registrar of all Hudson Jets
  • BADHUDSONBADHUDSON
    Posts: 109Expert Adviser
    I sell them, $50.00 shipped to your door.
  • Edwardjohnsr
    Posts: 145Expert Adviser
    Thanks for all the information. It turns out it was a brake hose not the master cylinder. The dripping I saw on the master cylinder was overflow from filling it.

    Ed
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