[Healeys] Clutch question

[richard mayor]

I have a question about the "specially treated hardened interior surface" of
the slave cylinder. Is there a source out there that explains this in greater
detail? I always assumed that the aluminum was the same alloy/quality/hardness
throughout. Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks,

Richard Mayor
BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
Portland, Oregon




> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:14:50 +0800
> From: healey.nut at gmail.com
> To: CAWS52803 at aol.com
> CC: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch question
>
> Rudy -
>
> You can't hone the slave cylinder - it is aluminum with a specially treated
> hardened interior surface.  If you hone it, it will only last for a few
> months.
>
> If the interior surface is worn, the only solution is either to get a new
> slave cylinder or have your old one sleeved with a Stainless Steel insert.
>
> Did you try bleeding the slave cylinder?
>
> I find just getting a new slave cylinder and putting it on is the best and
> easiest way to go.  And not too expensive.
>
> Alan
>
> On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 10:29 AM, <CAWS52803 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have no clutch!  The pedal goes to the metal!
> > If I pump it 5 - 10 times, I might be able to shift it into gear.  I'm
not
> > losing any fluid.  Oh yes, it's a BN4 with separate clutch & brake fluid
> > cylinders.
> > I am going to remove, hone and replace the inner seals.
> > My question - Is this something I should undertake myself?  I do have the
> > parts list and owners manuals for a guide.
> > Any suggestions or help?
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