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Re: bleeding the hydraulic Clutch??

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: bleeding the hydraulic Clutch??
From: Steve Chandler <chand@primenet.com>
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 06:49:49 -0700
Organization: Chandler-O'Bagy Associates
References: <Pine.OSF.3.95.980513193230.12051C-100000@ccins.camosun.bc.ca>
Also check to see if the fluid level is rising in the master cylinder
when the clutch is operated, this indicates that the return valve is
not working.

cheers

steve

Malcolm Walker wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 13 May 1998, rick wrote:
> 
> > Listers, I've been trying to fix this bug for days: I bleed the clutch with
> > a helper sitting in the car (TR6) and while he pumps and holds the pedal to
> > the floor, I open the bleeder. Skwishhh... Then the pedal is firm and I can
> > shift gears. But after a couple of miles, I cant shift anymore! There is no
> > fluid leaking, what can be wrong? Should I bleed it more than once?
> 
> Can you shift if you pump the clutch pedal twice?  (Does it harden up)?
> If so, then you still have air in the clutch hydraulics, and yes, you will
> have to bleed it again.
> 
> Try a different method of bleeding.  ie, open the bleeder, have helper
> push pedal, close bleeder.  Make sure you have a hose previously submerged
> in brake fluid attached to the bleeder.  If there are any bumps or high
> spots in the clutch cable, these can be suspected for holding air-- air
> that burbles back without being bled completely.
> 
> good luck,
> -Malcolm

-- 
Steve Chandler - Chandler-O'Bagy Associates stevec@rtd.com

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