Get a speedbleeder for the slave cylinder!
www.speedbleeder.com
3/8x24 I believe...
This makes it a 1 man 1 minute job vs 2 men lots of cursing xx minute
job.
Otherwise, jack the car up so the rear is higher than the front
(carefully) and open the bleeder with a tube attached running to the jar
on the floor. Let the fluid siphon till no bubbles, tap on the slave
and master occasionally.
You'll need a short 7/16" or 3/8" wrench to loosen the bleeder in place
without removing the tunnel. I made a special tool with a torch...
(sever bent 3/8+7/16 combo wrench)
That usually does it...
Clark
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>From: Kevin B. Rhodes[SMTP:krhodes1@maine.rr.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 9:39 PM
>To: triumphs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Stuck Spitfire clutch solved!
>
>Turns out it was the master cylinder - somehow the piston jammed (broken
>spring??). As soon as I started loosening the line to the slave cylinder
>fluid sprayed everywhere and the clutch engaged with a clang! I rebuilt my
>spare master cylinder and refitted it, but I will have to wait for clear
>weather to bleed it. ;-( Any bleeding tips greatly appreciated! I may try
>the bicycle pump method as I have a spare cap.
>
>Thanks to all who replied!
>
>Kevin Rhodes
>77ish Spitfire
>
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