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So I ordered a new master cylinder with plunger for my L110 (part # mc1722). The plunger rod was not included, can I clean up the old rusty one and reuse it or
should I try to find a new one, and is it available separately ? A quick search on net failed to produce.

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Plunger?

Heres some pics I did years ago 2012 or 2013.



Golden Jubilee
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Post Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:15 am
I picked up the M/C from CCP---classic performance products-- the part number is M-C118-L.
Has ports on both sides, this one has 1-1/8" bore, they have other sizes and make sure you get the correct port size for the lines to thread in. You may want to get some 90 degree fittings, its tight, I have a good tube bender.
Also, you have to move the M/C push rod on the other side of the brake pedal armto get clearance, Used the original bracket for the M/C and slid it dowm the frame 4 or 5 inches to keep the shaft level. I did not use the brass insert that goes in the rear sleeve or the M/C.
They have drum to drum and dics to drum.

It should take quite a lot of rust beyond surface rust to make the push-rod not serviceable. Surface rust is no big deal. Can you get the part glass beaded and zinc chromate plated locally?
Don't panic.
I made a modified pushrod for our L110 Shorty. This is for a Bendix Hydroboost conversion for disc brakes and 4X4.
Here are a few pictures to show what a person can do if they are determined and "off their rocker".

ford I assume you were referring to the booster

Did the L110 have a brake booster?? I was under the impression the '50 used a tossed big flat rock and a rope tied to the rear bumper for stopping. Maybe that was the Fat Fender Fords??

I am talking about the 1/4" diameter 3" rod that pushes up inside the master.

I got that. If the "rod" has a little surface rust, clean it up, paint it or get it plated. Heavy pitting may put the rod out of service.
Abd, I doubt the "rod" is .250" . I will accept .375"
You should be able to make something suitable.

I removed the rod, it is 5/16 dia, so my guess was as good as yours Nikkinutshop. I cleaned it up on the wire wheel and it looks great. Will paint it maybe plate it before installing.

My wife and I went to SUBWAY for a quick lunch. This is when she discovered I may not have correct on the six inches thingee. I was off more than 0.0625 inch. (1/16")

The push rod is not something typically replaced when you change the master cylinder, unless it is bent or otherwise damaged.