I don't know for sure about '77, but if the brake release is vacuum controlled,
it probably has a separate release lever hidden under the dash.
Paul
In a message dated 10/31/2003 1:25:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
collyman1@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Hello Everyone,
> Sorry for the re-posting, but I was dropped from the list on Wednesday just
>after I posted a question to the group, our main SERVER here crashed and
>consequently I never saw any of the mail or replies from the Club. I'm sorry
>to have to re-post this, and having to ask those of you who offered advice, if
>you wouldn't mind sending the mailing-list another quick note to answer my '77
>NYB brake release question:
> my '77 NYB 440 seems to be having a case of sticky emergency auto-brake
>release, it eventually pops up, but sometimes I have to go back and fourth
>between Park and Drive 4 or 5 times before it will release.......... has
>anyone else experienced this, or does anyone know an easy-fix ????
> I finally got the roof on my house sealed, and I fixed the leaky skylight, so
>now I can work on my cars again, before the COLD COLD weather and RAIN decends.
> ( Leslie, my 20 bucko's is on it's way !!!, THANKS for getting me back on the
>list !!!!)
> and now, here's a BONUS question, for all those learners (like myself) who
>have a million questions and not ENUF answers: I would like to take the points
>out of an older engine (brand X) and install HEI or electronic ignition so I
>don't have to deal with replacing points anymore (way in the back of the
>engine behind the CARB )......What bits and pieces do I need to buy besides a
>new distributor to complete the installation ???
> THANKS to everyone for reading this....... THIS IS A GREAT CLUB !!!!
> BEST WISHES, HAPPY Halloween, have a SUPER WEEKEND !!!
> -Michael Howlett
> -Boring, Oregon
> One man shop of Horrors
>
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