[Mgs] New Clutch Slave Cylinder (MGA) problem

[Robert J. Guinness]

Yes, thanks for the correct term.  That is precisely what I wanted to 
describe.  Back to the two person pedal assist bleeding method as 
insurance, I suppose


On 4/26/2021 3:02 AM, PaulHunt73 wrote:
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> Terminology - is it that the biting point has moved?  If it's nearer 
> the floor then there is still air in there.
> If it's either in or out with very little travel where you can slip 
> the clutch for manouvering then it could be a narrower bore.  If 
> that's the case then I'd expect more movement than normal at the slave 
> push-rod, which is measurable.  Can't say for the MGA but the MGB is 
> 1/2" to 5/8".  I'd expect a longer throw of the push-rod to result in 
> a higher biting point and a 'heavier' pedal than normal.
> PaulH.
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>     ----- Original Message -----
>
>     I replaced my leaking clutch slave cylinder on my MGA 1600.
>     Everything went in fine, and I bled the system with an EZBleed. 
>     The clutch slave works, but now the range in which the clutch
>     engages is very quick and with a short "throw". The pedal feels
>     like it is meeting pressure as in the days before the replacement,
>     but there is no "ride" on the clutch. What can cause this and what
>     is the solution?
>
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