Re: Master Cylinder

[Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>]

Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
> 
> Sprigeteers,
> 
> Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the thick nylon washer behind the
> first circlip on a Spridget dual line master cylinder. The passageway
> forward of it is clear and there aren't any signs of rust. The piston moves
> easily, but the washer won't budge. I'd like to remove it without damaging
> it. Compressed air maybe?

Since a new plastic washer comes with the rebuild kit, try putting a
screw in it and pulling on the screw or melt it out with a propane
torch.
Just remember you are melting plastic not forging steel.
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/