[Healeys] Brake/Clutch Reservoir inside washer?

[Thomas Morrione]

Right, sure - I'll get out my tube of bathtub caulk and fix it. The copper
washer is the way I'm going. (Thanks again Doug.) I'm just sorry now that
the concourse judges have been tipped off and know where to look!

On a more serious note. I want to express-- again- my appreciation to those
on the list willing to chip in and help those of us who at times, I'm sure,
annoy them with "obvious" questions.

Tom,
 BJ8 65 in progress (still)


On 6/17/10 3:37 PM, "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com> wrote:

> The brake/clutch reservoir rubber washer does not deteriorate if you use
> silicone - ha ha....
> 
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> On Behalf Of Mr. Finespanner
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> To: tjmorrio at colby.edu
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> Subject: [Healeys] Brake/Clutch Reservoir inside washer?
> 
> Tom,
> There is a thin rubbery washer underneath the clutch reservoir cylinder, and
> as you can see it does deteriorate.  I always replace it with a copper
> washer,
> which holds up much better.  The concours judges will never see it.
> regards,
> Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks
> 
> 
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:55:54 -0400
>> From: Thomas Morrione <tjmorrio at colby.edu>
>> Subject: [Healeys] Brake/Clutch Reservoir inside washer?
>> To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Message-ID: <C83C55EA.586C%tjmorrio at colby.edu>
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>> 
>> Folks,
>> 
>> I9m rebuilding my BJ8 clutch/brake reservoir and see there9s an aluminum
>> washer on the outside of the can for the clutch and brake line nipples. But
>> on disassembly I found a black substance inside the can between the clutch
>> (small) cylinder reservoir bottom and the can inside bottom. It looks like
>> a
>> very thin washer of some sort perhaps butyl or neoprene.  I9ve looked in
>> the archives and see no mention of it and Moss doesn9t list the part.
>> Helpful listers I9ve asked have suggested making one which I can do but
>> my question is - is it supposed to be there or is this likely just residue
>> from some sealant? (if it is what9s best to use?) There9s no washer inside
>> the can for the brake line.
>> 
>> TIA,
>> Tom
>> BJ8 65 in process
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