Hi Jamie
If the piston will move inwards push it in a bit and clean off the gunk in
the end of the cylinder that is stopping it from coming out.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: <BritishCarMan@aol.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 10:26 PM
Subject: Clutch master cylinder problem
>
> Hi list. I am taking apart the clutch master cylinder and am as far as
taking
> the retaining ring off. I can't seem to get the piston to come out. I have
> tried spraying lubricant inside it and even put pressurized air to it
hoping
> to blow it out. Nothing has worked so far. The piston is stuck pretty
good.
> Dose anyone have any ideas on how to get it out? Is it just seized?
Lastly,
> am I looking at buying a new clutch master cylinder? Thanks in advance.
>
> Jamie
> 1962 AH Sprite MK II (under restoration)
> 1976 Spitfire 1500 (body shell parting out)
> 1979 Spitfire 1500 "Judas"
> 1979 Trans Am (back on the road again)
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