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Re: Spitfire clutch and DOT 5 help needed.

To: M Klish <mwk_gjco@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire clutch and DOT 5 help needed.
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 08:42:48 -0700
Whoever told you that is mistaken.  DOT5 fluid is inert and will not react with 
aluminum or steel.  I have been running it in my race car for over a
year now and no sign of trouble.  What's more, no paint deterioration from 
spilled fluid.

Joe

M Klish wrote:
> 
> Hi Spit-Listers!
> 
> I am woking on a '74 1500.  I converted the brake system to DOT 5 fluid and
> was starting to do the same for the clutch cylinders.  I received advise
> that DOT 5 would quickly deteriorate the aluminum cylinders.  I know many
> motorcycles have aluminum cylinders and use DOT 5.  Does anyone have
> experience with this??  Is it a problem?  Is therea a way around it?
> 
> Thanks, MWK

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