Re: Dead Clutch

["Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>]

Rich,

You say that your cylinder is half full, is it possible that a sudden
increase/decrease in speed allowd it to tilt sufficiently to get an air lock in
the system.

I had a very similar experience last November, I could hardly change gear.
 Bleeding the system cured the problem, and I have kept the cylynder FULL since
then.  All your symptoms sound the same.

Worth a try, it's easier than taking the gearbox out.

Chris.
       1977 Spitfire 1500 O/D. (Everyday/Only Driver)