Vacuum tutorial-Process of elimination

[mottlermike]

A question about the vacuum reservoir in the power brake system ...

The vacuum reservoir of my 56 Continental Mk II is rusted and presumably non-functional. I ordered a "replacement" part from Holley, but it's not an exact fit. Could it be modified and installed?
What does this part actually do? Can I eliminate it from the system and get along without one?

Mike Mottler
LCOC member

[Joseph Stebbins]

The original Vacuum Reservoir is a welded off section of the frame in front of the passenger footwell. If you have a separate vacuum can (sometimes they are round like a ball about 8" in diameter or like a large metal coffee can) than your frame one is most likely toast too. Just install a new one where the old one was.

The reservoir allows the brakes to function with power for a few pumps even if the engine stalls. Trust me you need one!