68/69 master cylinder bail tag

[Hank H.]

Is the white bail tag for a 68/69 master cylinder a judged item? Although specified in the judging manual, the actual scoresheets do not seem to have a specific line item for this. The judging manual states that the tag is attached to the rear bail. Can you tell me if the attachement should be on the inboard (engine) side, or on the outboard (fender) side of the rear bail? thanks. Hank 46075

[Terry M.]

Re: 68/69 master cylinder bail tag

The bail tag is judged -- and any item does not need a specific line or mention on a line to be judged. The bail tag is part of the master cylinder and is judged on that line. There are lots of other items that are not specifically mentioned on the score sheets and some that are not even mentioned in the TIM&JG that are judged. It we mentioned everything the score sheets would be a lot longer.

You can place it wherever you want on the bail, but if you operate your Corvette very much the heat and wind from the fan will move it around. It doesn't matter where you put it to start with, it will seek equilibrium.

[Dennis S.]

Re: 68/69 master cylinder bail tag

And if you get it wrong, just move the bails around. They can be exchanged front to rear, left to right. You can play with them indefinitely.

[Terry M.]

Re: 68/69 master cylinder bail tag

There is no right or wrong for the bail tag -- and don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise.