[Healeys] Bleeding Clutch Line

[Bob Spidell]

Phil,

Sounds like you broke off the fitting that attaches to the flex line, correct? 
I'm kinda curious how you managed to do that ;)

I don't think you have much choice but to install a new clutch line.  I doubt 
rubber fuel line and clamps would handle the pressure too well--the pressure 
when you disengage the clutch is much greater than even fuel injection line 
pressure.  Not having a working clutch would all but strand you someday.

This isn't a terrible job, I don't think you even have to remove the 
transmission cover to get at the line.  This would be a good time to install a 
remote bleeder kit from Mr. Finespanner (Doug Reid), if you do pull the cover.


Bob


PhilRitten at aol.com wrote:
> I was attempting to bleed the clutch on my '58 BN4, and accidentally
> twisted off the end of the pipe (last inch) underneath the car. Noting that
> there isn't a bleed screw anywhere, has anyone else cut the pipe back a
> little
> ways and installed a short piece of pipe with a bleed screw on it? Also, is
> it  possible to put in a section of rubber fuel line to bridge the gap?
> 
> Thanks
> Phil

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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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