TANGO7 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Does anyone know from which car the above was sourced for a1994 live axle crossflow. I need to replace the reservoir cap on mine which had split in two and been stuck together by a previous owner. The top of the cap shows the Ford logo and 74470569. The body shows Lockheed. I’m wondering if for some reason in the past the original cap was replaced by a “bodged” Ford part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 The one from a Ford Escort MK2 should fit, that is without float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Sorry - forgot about this - will pop in the garage loft today. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO7 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 The cap on the Mk2 Escort looks too big to fit my reservoir, although the complete unit looks like it would fit.I have come up with a hi tech (semi permanent) solution. A 2p piece is almost a perfect fit in the aperture in the lower detached section which screws into the reservoir. I have blanked this aperture by aralditing this piece of currency in place, to form a sealing cap. Obviously this means I have to discard the top section (which has the float and terminals), but not a major drama as just need to check the brake fluid level visually - which I do anyway rather than relying on the indicator switch on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 If you think that a Escort MK2 cap is to big have a look at some Classic mini caps. Am i correct in thinking that you have the old master cylinder with 3 brale lines connected ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 21, 2020 Member Share Posted March 21, 2020 Yes, I think that it's one like this.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO7 Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Yes it’s the one with the 3 pipes connected. I had Minis back in the 70s (didn’t we all) and from memory the cap off the old (metal) master cylinder may fit. I will have a look around. (None in my local scrappers, which seems to have nothing older than 2000ish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Fox Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I had that master cylinder on my car a few years ago. It had the lid from a plastic pop bottle with a small vent hole drilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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