Hi John
How easy is it to take the cylinder off, as I would recommend tipping it
till the bleed screw was vertical then ALL air has to come out when you
bleed it, I usually do this before replacing the cylinder on the car every
time I rebuild any part of the system (mechanical or hydraulic) (I also
usually re seal both bits at the same time to avoid a lot of cursing later.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: <john.j.reed@gm.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 1:57 PM
Subject: Clutch problems
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>
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> I have recently replaced the clutch in my TR4 and also the clutch slave
cylinder
> hose. The clutch operation feels like there is still air in the hydraulic
> system. The clutch engages as soon as the pedal comes off the full stroke
> position. I bled it again Saturday and while it still engages sooner than
I
> like, it was driveable. I went out to dinner and when I came back to the
car
> two hours later, fully depressing the pedal would not release the clutch
enough
> to easily go into gear. I pumped the clutch several times and it was back
to
> pre-dinner operation. The operating rod is adjusted per the shop manual.
I
> have bled the system using the one-man kit I have which consists of a
plastic
> container with lid and hose which connects to the bleeder. I have also
had my
> wife pump the pedal while I watch the fluid and close the bleeder before
she
> releases the pedal. The slave cylinder is mounted with the bleeder above
the
> hose. I have not found any leaks. What should I do now?
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> Thanks
> John Reed
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