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Re: Slave cylinder question

To: <Metallian6@aol.com>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Slave cylinder question
From: "Keith R. Stewart" <kstewart@wwdc.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 16:35:53 -0400
Metallian6@aol.com asked:
> 
> I just got the slave cylinder off Judas (79 Spitfire 1500) and took it
apart 
> to see if I could rebuild it. The cylinder wall was nice and smooth. No
pits 
> or nicks but I did notice the appearance of rust. It wasn't rough just
rust 
> colored but where the piston moves that was clean, no rust color there.
There 
> was a little discoloration on the side of the piston though. Can this
slave 
> cylinder be rebuilt or do I need to trash it and buy a new one? Thanks in

> advance.
> 
> Jamie

Sounds like a perfect candidate for rebuilding. Even with a bit of MINOR
pitting, these can be honed....although I do not like the idea of removing
the protective finish surface. However, this sounds perfect for a rebuild. 
Go for it!!

Cheers
Keith

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