Re: Clutch Bleed Quite Baffling!

["skippatnode" <skippatnode@domain.elided>]

Jason, I think you will have to replace the clutch master cylinder or rebuild
it to cure your problem.
The seal in it is shaped like an umbrella and normally has enough flare to
contact the wall of the master cylinder.  Yours has probably worn enough that
it only contacts the wall when slamming the pedal down and is caused to flare
outward by the increased pressure.  (Somewhat like snatching an umbrella into
the wind)  When you release the pedal, the seal collapses inward and allows
the fluid to escape around the outside.
Skip Patnode
67 Duetto
Norfolk, Va.

Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 18:22:18 -0800
From: "jason.glover" <jason.glover@domain.elided>
Subject: Clutch Bleed Quite Baffling!

"A few weeks back the clutch hydraulic system on my '76 spider ran
completely out of fluid while I was out driving.
I was able to get home by adding fluid, and even drove the car a few
times while I was waiting for the new slave cylinder to arrive. I
noticed if I let the clutch pedal all the way up (foot off the pedal)
the next time I depressed the pedal there was zero resistance. The only
way to get resistance back was to literally slam my foot down on the
pedal. Then it worked ok so long as I kept my foot slightly on the
pedal.
New slave installed and despite several attenpts at bleeding the system,
I still get no pressure until....I slam the pedal down fast. What the
hell is going on?
Any feedback would be appreciated."

Thanks,

Jason G.
Bellingham, WA
'76 Spider
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