Kevin,
Nothing surprises me anymore. I'd be curious though, when you pull the MC
apart, as to exactly how the pistion got jammed up so tightly as to
resist the reverse push of the pressure plate.
You learn something everyday.
Charlie B.
>
> Hi Charlie!
>
> Actually it was the master cylinder. As soon as I started to turn the
> connection on the fluid line the clutch engaged with a clang and fluid shot
> through the air - evidently the piston jammed in the bore, holding the
> pressure on. I just finished rebuilding my spare master cylinder, as soon
> as my helper arrives I will go install it.
>
> Thanks for your help - I'll be looking for those springs tomorrow - I have
> an appointment to have the work done on Friday.
>
> -Kevin
>
> Thanks for your help
> At 03:15 PM 8/20/97 -0700, you wrote:
> >Kevin,
> >
> >I'll be betting on the fulcrum pin having slipped out partially, causing
> >the throw-out bearing lever to bind or, less likely, the friction disk
> >binding to the input shaft. The latter's a whacky one but I have heard of
> >it happening.
> >
> >Is there no resistance withing the master cylinder--as in no fluid being
> >pushed back and forth by the piston? I'm just wondering if the cylinder
> >bore has gone dry somehow. Have you tried pumping brake fluid through to
> >the bleeder? It is possible, due to leak, that a large air pocket has
> >gotten into the hydraulic system. Try bleeding before going any further.
> >
> >Charlie B.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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