1972 Dodge Truck

1972 DODGE TRUCK
69,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES NADER
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i have older rv dodge chassic ,it has been idle for a while.i started it up,it had several problems which i corrected,the only trouble i am having now ,seemsto be vacuum.i found broken line which feeds booster,i fixed it,but in doing so the engine smokes a little.need sugestion to solve problem. thanks
Apr 27, 2010 at 6:35 AM
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it could be the master cylinder leaked into the booster and it is brake fluid smoking or the valve seals are broken or leaking.they used nylon valve seals back then and they break when they get old. The positive stem seals are much better if you want to replace them..
May 2, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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