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Re: clutch bleeding woes

To: "lou" <lmtr4a@ctlnet.com>, "List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: clutch bleeding woes
From: Bill Pugh <anabil@caltel.com>
Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 20:04:47 -0700
References: <000901c20519$d208ab60$9074b7d1@y3h3b7>
Lou, you might also check for a collapsing flex line, that was my 
problem and has been a constant suggestion here, apparently for good 
reason...
Good Luck

>
>Toward the end of last year's driving season I found that I was topping up
>the clutch reservoir on the 4A about once a week. Found a leak in the slave
>cylinder but since it was the end of the season I kept filling it. As part
>of the 4A's welcome home present, I ordered a clutch slave cylinder kit from
>TRF. Disassemble and reassemble went well but I have spent the better part
>of today trying to bleed the system. I have pumped about a pint of Dot 4
>through the system but still have a soft pedal. I am doing the assistant
>with the open bleeder on the down stroke into the "jam" jar with plastic
>hose all to no avail. Bleeder screw is on top, cup lip is toward the front
>and there is no leakage. I am stumped and frustrated because the weather
>here in No. Indiana is beautiful. Any suggestions would be appreciated


-- 
Bill Pugh
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L

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