A Tale of 2 1970 Bendix Boosters

[Dutchrebuild]

The ratty one is my original from 70 Super Bee with power disc...the nice one I got from a buddy...was supposed to go right in...but the fire wall studs are 3/8 instead of the normal 5/16 and they are longer...with the 3/8 studs it won't go through the holes on backing plate or fire wall. I've had a few of these boosters before and don't remember having this problem. The boosters otherwise seem completely identical. What gives???

 

[1 Wild R/T]

The 3/8 studs AFAIK were only used on Hemi boosters..

 

[gtx6970]

The 3/8 studs AFAIK were only used on Hemi boosters..

BUT, a Hemi booster has a different rod coming out the backside

 

[Dutchrebuild]

That's what I thought on both replies!

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Imperial may have done that too. Other manufactures use Bendix with similar booster. A rebuilder, could change rods, and rebuild using your rear so there are options for you.

 

[440 4 speed]

The 3/8 studs AFAIK were only used on Hemi boosters..

We have two 67 440 Chargers with Bendix discs. They have 3/8 studs and are the same as Hemi cars.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

They have the offset bracket also correct? 67 was supposed to use the same, but I assume it also had the hemi push rod no?

 

[440 4 speed]

They have the offset bracket also correct? 67 was supposed to use the same, but I assume it also had the hemi push rod no?

I will see if I can take pictures. Yes I have the offset brackets. Might not be soon.

 

[440 4 speed]

Pictures.