Thanks for the input to all. I do have a pump on hand that I haven't installed. Maybe later. I'm going to install a additional vacuum tank across under the radiator for now. You make a tank out of a 4" by 30" PVC pipe. Then put that tank in series from the engine to the booster. Nothing to quit, or break down. Thank Ken H. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale
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From: Bob Dunahugh
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:46 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: RE: Ford A426C vacuum pump issues
This is an area that I'm not up on. You want one of these types of pumps so that if your engine stops running suddenly while driving along. You'll still have power brakes working. I had this happen while driving someone's GMC. And this happening wasn't a surprise at that time. And there still was enough vacuum reserve in the booster. Stopped fine. Don't think a second stop would have had full boost. But the brakes still work without vacuum. Just has a very hard pedal. I'm a safety, and maintenance nut. OK. What am I missing here? Bob Dunahugh
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From: Bob Dunahugh
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:46 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: RE: Ford A426C vacuum pump issues
This is an area that I'm not up on. You want one of these types of pumps so that if your engine stops running suddenly while driving along. You'll still have power brakes working. I had this happen while driving someone's GMC. And this happening wasn't a surprise at that time. And there still was enough vacuum reserve in the booster. Stopped fine. Don't think a second stop would have had full boost. But the brakes still work without vacuum. Just has a very hard pedal. I'm a safety, and maintenance nut. OK. What am I missing here? Bob Dunahugh
