62 Belair 409 Conversoin

[northern409]

I am changing a 62 Bubbletop from the stock 283 to a 409, 409hp. The origional car had power brakes but as yet I have not seem a 409 dual quad with this option. I would like to keep the car with power brakes, but I'm not sure if there will be enough vacuum to operate them. Also with the brake booster in place, I can't remove the driver's side valve cover (drippers), so am thinking of removing the booster and going with manuel brakes. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Ron

[W Head]

Scroll down several items and see "Help brake booster brackets"

W Head

59 El Camino 348-3,2s
59 Impala 409-2,4s

[dq409]

Not a problem, You should have plenty of vacc for the brakes and it`s not that hard a job or time wise to lossen the prower unit to remove the valve covers,,

[Nuts]

I have a 62 BelAir 409 - 4sp with Power Brakes, A/C, and Power Steering. Don't have a problem. She is a real song "4Sp dual quad posi traction 409!":):cool: I don't have to loosen the brake unit to remove the valve covers, but I do have to have #1 at TDC. Something about the valve train position, but it comes right off. I don't have raised covers though... :dunno

Bill

[PAINTJOHN1]

Converted my 64' Impala convertible to power disc brakes.Car has dual quads,no problem,plenty of vacuum. John

[northern409]

Thanks guys for the help.
Ron