Owain
Glad you sorted out the flywheel, clutch, drive train vibration
problem.
It's strange, all the parts manuals I have show a splitter of some
sort for the rear brakes be it a "T" or a "Y" fitting but the Tiger Shop
Manual describes the rear brakes having a metal pipe running the length of
the rear axle.
http://www.tigersunited.com/resources/wsm/wsmk13.asp
The bleeder screw should be a 7/16" wrench. I use a propane torch
on bleeder screws to free them. Heat just the bleeder screw, stay away from
any rubber parts, for a couple minutes and you should be able to turn it.
Repeat with heat until the bleeder screw turns. For safety I always have
an air gun and a wet rag handy to put out any flames that happen.
I always use some Never Seize type compound on the threads for the
bleeder screws; just the threads, keep the compound away from mixing with
the brake fluid and contaminating any of the cylinders.
Ron Fraser
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From: tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:tigers-bounces+rfraser=bluefrog.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Owain Lloyd
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 7:05 AM
To: Tiger List
Subject: [Tigers] bleeding the drums
my car is finally on the road after an epic clutch job! thanks to all who
helped out over the various issues. i ended up doing a lot more than just
the clutch.
i was bleeding the brakes yesterday and found that only the left rear side
has a bleed nipple. the right side has the pipe running the (i
think) the left. is this normal? also i was not able to turn the bleed
nipple. the size seems just a bit larger than 3/8 and i can't get a 3/8"
wrench on it. its also not 10mm. i tried with an adjustable wrench and
WD40 but can't move it. fortunately i'm able to lock up the front wheel(s)
after just bleeding the fronts.
the end result of the clutch job was the discovery that the wrong flywheel
was on there. with the correct 28oz" flywheel, the engine is now super
smooth. also the centerforce II clutch is fantastic. (although i did have
to move from a 7/8" MC to a 3/4" - 5/8" would probably be even better as the
pedal stroke is still short).
many thanks.
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