Hi Vilia,
The sludge is normal if the system isn't flushed on a regular basis. Regular
flushing is something that really should not be overlooked. (Clutch and brakes)
Take a look under the right side. On the side of the bell housing you will see
the clutch slave cylinder. It is connected with a hose to the steel tubing
anchored to the frame. Anything rubber is more likely to leak than the steel
parts. Check carefully around the cylinder and the hose while someone holds the
clutch in. Check the master cylinder as I've seen them leak from around the
base
of the reservoir. It could well be that is seeping out somewhere and finally
emptied the cylinder as opposed to a noticeable leak. Check the fittings to
make
sure one of them hasn't worked lose. And, even metal gives up the ghost and
leaks sometimes (holes, stress cracks, etc.)
BTW, the bleeder nipple is on the back of the slave cylinder right next to the
hose.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
TDROC
'70 SRL311-13359
Regular e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
Pagone@aol.com wrote:
> Thoughts, anyone?
>
> On the drive to the store earlier, I noticed my clutch pedal was only
> springing back up MAYBE halfway.
> Checked the fluid level when I got home to find it empty with sludge-ish
> stuff at the bottom.
>
> No doubt it needs to be bled now, but any thoughts on where roadsters
> frequently leak when they leak clutch fluid?
> Where are the obvious spots for me to check?
> And what's the deal with the dregs at the bottom of the cylinder?
>
> Pardon the lack of knowledge on the basics, but I am new to the world of
> old cars (or any cars, for that matter) and I reeeeally want to take as best
> care of this car as I possibly can, so any insight would be much appreciated,
> as is everyone's patience with me! :)
> Thanks!
> Vilia
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