CHROME Master Cyl. Cover

[BillyKidd]

Anybody out there know where I can get a CHROME Master Cyl. Cover for my '93? I have the Cummins kit already and the cover looks ugly compared to the rest of the compartment!

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93,CC,4X4,LE,Auto/3. 54. Banks intercooler/exhaust,K&N,PW injectors, 14cm2 wastegated turbo, "timed" pump, Walker "flow-thru" muffler,Emerald Grn. w/ SS running board,Grizzly Grill Guard.

 

[paccool]

I've been looking as well. Saw one the other day on the internet that I was going to check out the deminsions on but darn if I can remember where I saw it at. I'll look tonight and if I find the info and if I do, I'll send on to you. Maybe someone else will answer before then and we will both know.

I want to get the heater hose kit as well as the inlet and valve cover kit but with the cost of the pump rebuild I just did, the chrome goodies will have to wait for a bit!

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N air filter, PW Injectors,rebuilt and tweaked pump, auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3-1/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, new 40-20-40 bucket seats, 151K

 

[unclebilly]

I thinks it's a lousy idea to cover up your master cyclinder. Instead, I'd paint it a flat color - master cycliders are purposly left rough cast iron so that any leaks or problems can be spotted easily (your master cylinder will look wet).

Just my $. 25

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91. 5 CTD 4X4, 5" Stacks, Tweaked Pump, 33" Boots (in the summer), Unlimited Slip,
<P><B><A Big, Bad Dodge

 

[paccool]

Unclebilly,
We're just talking about the top cover that covers the top of the cylinder. The body is as you described it, no change.

Stan

 

[paccool]

Billy Kidd,

Found the cover I was talking about. Looks like it is the right size but I'm not 100% sure. Says it fits 3 1/4" x 6". PN 70304 $12. 19

Carparts.com is the web site


Also show a chrome rear end cover for a Dana 70, PN 65348 $40. 75

Hope this helps


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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N air filter, PW Injectors,rebuilt and tweaked pump, auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3-1/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, new 40-20-40 bucket seats, 151K

 

[BillyKidd]

paccool: Thanks for the part #'s but I think the 3 1/4" X 6" cover is too small. I got one from Mr. Gasket(the only Chrysler one they carry)and it was too small. Mine measures about 3 1/2" X 6 1/2". I already have finned aluminum covers on both front and rear. They hold more fluid and cool better. (but not as expensive as Mag-tech. ) I've been told the Chrome ones hold heat. I have the chrome heater lines also but the intake flange is about $125. 00 and is the large one like on the 2nd Gen. models. I don't know if it will fit 1st Gen. models. Cummins also has a chrome Alt. bracket. FYI

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93,CC,4X4,LE,Auto/3. 54. Banks intercooler/exhaust,K&N,PW injectors, 14cm2 wastegated turbo, "timed" pump, Walker "flow-thru" muffler,Emerald Grn. w/ SS running board,Grizzly Grill Guard.

 

[paccool]

Billy Kidd,

You may be right. I'll be able to tell you in a week or so - I ordered one yesterday along with a chrome cap for the power steering pump. They said it was the right one so if it doesn't fit, back it'll go! I'll let you know how it goes.

Stan

 

[BillyKidd]

paccool:
Sounds good to me, let me know when you get it. Also do you have the part # for the power steering cap? Where are you ordering this stuff from? Let me know! Thanks! BILLY

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93,CC,4X4,LE,Auto/3. 54. Banks intercooler/exhaust,K&N,PW injectors, 14cm2 wastegated turbo, "timed" pump, Walker "flow-thru" muffler,Emerald Grn. w/ SS running board,Grizzly Grill Guard.

 

[paccool]

Update on the master cylinder cover. I waited for a month for carparts.com to finally ship it and when I got it it was the wrong size. The power steering cap cover was the right one so I kept it and sent the MC cover back. The PS cap is chrome plated plastic and snaps on to the existing cap.

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N air filter, PW Injectors,rebuilt and tweaked pump, auto w/3. 54 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3-1/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, new 40-20-40 bucket seats, 151K

 

[BillyKidd]

paccool:
Sorry to hear it's wrong size,probably the same one I saw by Mr. Gasket. HOWEVER, I found a resonable substitute. I polished out my cover that bolts over the indivigual valve covers(Cummins Chrome Kit) and then re-did the letters in red(that's another story)but then I polished the master cyl. cover and it came out looking like CHROME! It has been about a month since I polished it and it still looks great! Try It,You'll like it!

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93,CC,4X4,LE,Auto/3. 54. Banks intercooler/exhaust,Gauges(Pyro/Boost/Tach. ),K&N,"PW" injectors, 14cm2 wastegated turbo, "timed" pump, CUMMINS CHROME engine kit,Walker "flow-thru" muffler,Emerald Grn. w/ SS running board,Grizzly Grill Guard.

 

[paccool]

Billy Kidd,
Lets hear that "other" story about polishing out the valve covers! I have been thinking about getting new chrome covers but hate to spend the money.

After you polished the brake cover, did you coat with a clear coat or leave alone?

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N air filter, PW Injectors,rebuilt and tweaked pump, auto w/3. 54 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3-1/2" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, new 40-20-40 bucket seats, 151K

 

[BillyKidd]

The other story is about polishing the cover plate... It's aluminum, so I polished it with a soft wheel and compound. (several hours work) Then I had to re-do the lettering. I ended up using a spongebrush to paint the letters but not get paint on the background. As for the actual valve covers, I bought the Cummins Chrome ones. After polishing the Master Cyn. cover with the soft wheel and compound I just left it bare. I'm sure it will "dull" in time but hasn't so far.

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93,CC,4X4,LE,Auto/3. 54. Banks intercooler/exhaust,Gauges(Pyro/Boost/Tach. ),K&N,"PW" injectors, 14cm2 wastegated turbo, "timed" pump, CUMMINS CHROME engine kit,Walker "flow-thru" muffler,Emerald Grn. w/ SS running board,Grizzly Grill Guard.