[Mgs] Clutch Slave Cyl Hose Connection

Paul Root ptrmgb at gmail.com
Wed Jan 14 07:43:50 MST 2009


This is a known issue.
The bleed nipple is put in the wrong hole because it fits in the  
package better that way. Move it to the other hole.

On Jan 14, 2009, at 7:41 AM, Matthew Milkevitch wrote:

> Fellow Listers;
>
> While recently installing a new clutch slave cylinder on my '74 MGB- 
> GT I noticed something.  The new clutch slave (purchased from  
> Moss...its a Lockheed unit) had the hose and bleeder positions  
> reversed.  On the old (leaky) unit, the hose attached to the  
> connection that faces the front of the car, and the bleeder faced  
> the right side of the car (passenger's).
>
> On the new unit, it's reversed.
>
> So I'm confused...could anyone confirm where the hose is supposed to  
> be attached (front fitting or right side fitting)?
>
> Thanks for all the assistance...hope everyone is keeping warm (its  
> below zero here with wind chills).
>
> Matt Milkevitch
> '74 B-GT
> Willow Grove, PA


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