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Well...

1. MBM says you need 18" of vacuum, and you are less than that.
2. You're running a 9" booster, which is relatively small compared to the more typical 11" which provides more power boost.
3. Increasing bore size of master cylinder bore (your 1 1/8" vs 1") increases braking effort.

So my theory is that you have a trifecta of items, any one of which (and certainly all three together) could conspire to create a rock hard, unboosted pedal.

So I'm thinkin' you need to....get bigger diameter booster (and/or a canister), and/or add more vacuum with an electric pump, and/or or get smaller MC bore.

What does MCM tech support say about your prob? I admit they'd be a better resource than I am...and I also suspect they're gonna go with power brakes 101 as written right on their website....you need 18" of vacuum to run their booster...they 16" to 18" can be improved with a canister (again another clue that your 9" booster choice may be undersized for your amount of vacuum), and 16" or less will flat-out require an electric pump regardless of booster or canister size:
http://www.mbmbrakeboosters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12:what-to-do

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Not enough vacuum for power brakes? HERB 05/06/13 01:49 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? crazecars 05/06/13 05:23 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? Neill 05/06/13 06:33 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? Firebob 05/06/13 08:14 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? 67redvert 05/06/13 04:16 PM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? HERB 05/07/13 02:20 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? 67redvert 05/07/13 03:40 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? HERB 05/09/13 03:54 PM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? FirebirdMike 05/10/13 03:07 AM
Re: Not enough vacuum for power brakes? Henry 05/19/13 04:46 PM

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