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Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: 5 Speed Clutch Problem

To: Peter C <peter@nosimport.com>, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re: 5 Speed Clutch Problem
From: bv <bvsprite@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:59:16 -0700 (PDT)
Peter,

Yes, I miss-typed it is 072-1159 (I've got the old box
right here). In fact I may have even got it from
you;-)

I should add that it does require a threaded adapter
to connect the clutch line to the slave.

Regards,
Bryan
--- Peter C <peter@nosimport.com> wrote:

> Bryan... B/A numbers are 7 digits.  So it is
> 072-1159
> 
> And yes, it does work properly.  Sold'em.
> 
> Good to "see" you back!
> 
> Peter C
> ==
> 
> 
> At 10:45 AM 6/6/2007, bv wrote:
> 
> >I'm reforwarding this message to the list, since it
> >was bounced the first time.
> >
> >BTW - the correct Datsun clutch slave to use with
> the
> >5-speed conversion is Beck/Arnley 072-159 (72-79
> >nissan pickup)
> >
> >  - Bryan
> >
> >--- bv <bvsprite@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:32:07 -0700 (PDT)
> > > From: bv <bvsprite@yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Clutch Problem
> > > To: rrengineer@dslextreme.com,
> > > trevorwj@insightbb.com
> > > CC: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > >
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Howdy! I've been off the list for quite some
> time,
> > > and
> > > just recently re-subscribed.
> > >
> > > I was having problems with clutch travel when I
> > > first
> > > installed my  5-speed conversion too.
> > > I switched to a 'datsun' clutch slave, (I think
> it
> > > was
> > > from a nissan/datsun pickup) and I'm really
> happy
> > > with
> > > the clutch pedal travel and feel. Also, the
> bleed is
> > > at the top of the cylinder.:-) (ebay find)
> > > My bugeye has the 3/4" dual master (disk
> brakes),
> > > and
> > > I use a custom bent (did myself) hard line to
> the
> > > clutch, that looks similar to the original.
> > > Another thing you need to check, is to make sure
> the
> > > master cylinder piston for the clutch is
> returning
> > > far
> > > enough back in the master cylinder to expose the
> > > hole
> > > in the bottom of the reservoir.  Of course if
> you
> > > have
> > > any air in the system, no matter what
> adjustments
> > > you
> > > make, it's still going to have the same symptoms
> you
> > > described.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Bryan Vandiver
> > > San Jose, CA
> > > 59 Bugeye
> 
> 



       
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