1968 Master Cylinder date

[Michael H.]

I bought a dated DC non power brake master cylinder for a 1968 from Ken at Lonestar. The julian date is stamped upside down and reads 7239. Not sure how to read it. I believe it to be 239th day of 1967. Any thoughts on the upside down stamp and the correct way to read it ?

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1968 Master Cylinder date

As you can see, the original date on my 1972 starts with HC, which is the code, and then the 4 digits of the date.
Don't ask me what the number is, I'd have to go look at my car to figure it out.

Patrick

[Mark D.]

Re: 1968 Master Cylinder date

I think it's the 723rd day of 1969 but, it might be the 239th day of 1967.

[Gene M.]

Re: 1968 Master Cylinder date

Mike,
To begin with the surface the stamping is on should not be painted cast, it s/b be machined.

[Alan S.]

Re: 1968 Master Cylinder date

Hi Michael,
I believe the year is first then the julian date follows.
On my 71 master cylinder there's a bit of space which makes the way it's read a little more obvious.
No paint on this surface as Gene mentioned, just glare.
Regards,
Alan