[TR] clutch/brake fluid transfer w/in reservoir

[Ibsen Dow]

Paul,
I have had the same problem in my TR3 for 10 years, and have not had any
braking or clutch issues. You would continue to top off as needed. However,
with a functional MS reservoir a drop in the fluid let's you know what hyd
system is leaking.
Ibsen Dow
1959 TR3A
1971 TR6
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: dorpaul
  To: list Triumph
  Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:04 PM
  Subject: [TR] clutch/brake fluid transfer w/in reservoir


  Unfortunately, I have only been partially successful in trying to get my
TR3's
  brake/clutch reservoir leakproof.  The good news is that the outside of the
  reservoir does not leak fluid.  However, inside the can is a small leak
which
  allows brake fluid to change from one chamber to the other chamber after
  several days.  Of course, the clutch 'chamber' is a tall cylindrical metal
  tube that sits inside the brake reservoir.
      I think that if one keeps the reservoirs full (neither the clutch
system
  nor brake system leaks fluid), then no transfer takes place between the
  'chambers'.  What is the harm in doing this?

  Thanks,
  Paul Dorsey  60 TR3

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