With a little luck, you may only have to rebuild the clutch master cylinder.
I am assuming it is a similar set up as the 1500...i.e. a clutch master and
the slave that is a pain to get at.
Check for fluid leaks around the clutch master and see if the level is low.
If either of these occur, I suggest doing the clutch master first.
Takes less than an hour to re and re the whole assembly.
I did this last year and it worked like a charm.
Cheers,
*** Philip ***
1975 Spitfire 1500 - FM32468U
(otherwise known as CJ)
**************************
> Recently noticed that the clutch appears to be playing up. Got in the Spit
> the other morning and the clutch pedal went straight to the floor and took a
> couple of pumps to build any pressure. Also notice gears sometimes difficult
> to move.
>
> Anyway, not sure when the clutch fluid was last changed and looking at it in
> the reservoir, I thinks its well overdue.
>
> Got out the manual and seems a straight forward job to change the fluid via
> the bleed nipple. Question is, how do you get to it? Is it best from
> underneath as I can see a way to it from on top.
>
> Thanks
>
> Martin
>
> '63 Spit4
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