[TR] clutch bleeding

[davewillner]

This is what I'll try first, I like the idea of working the m/c first then 
the slave since it was new and dry. I bled the slave in the typical fashion 
about 6 times by itself with no noticeable results. I know what you mean 
about waiting for the wife, not fun... Thanks

Dave Willner
Stroudsburg PA
59 TR3A
70 MGB
70 BSA 441 VS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] clutch bleeding


>> What are my odds of bleeding the clutch while the m/c is in
>> the car, can that
>> be achieved?
>
> Definitely.  I've never bothered to bench-bleed my TR3/A, as I don't take
> the reservoir off with the cylinder. The trick is that, if the MC is 
> totally
> dry, you'll probably need to start by bleeding at the MC.  Stuff a rag 
> under
> the outlet fitting, then loosen it.  With the reservoir full, it should
> bleed itself by gravity; or you can help it along by using a screwdriver 
> to
> work the cylinder.  Tighten the fitting again when you get mostly fluid
> instead of mostly air (It doesn't have to be absolutely bubble-free, there
> just needs to be enough fluid in the cylinder to get it to work some). 
> Then
> bleed at the slave as usual.
>
> Or, what usually works for me is to just pump up the clutch, hold it for a
> moment, then release the pedal.  Wait 10 seconds, repeat.  Usually 4 or 5
> repetitions will get it close enough to be driveable, then the remainder
> will work itself out.
>
> Another approach, which I haven't tried on a clutch yet, is to open the
> bleed screw at the slave and let it bleed by gravity.  Worked slick on my
> front calipers, though.  It's slower of course, the fluid doesn't run very
> fast just by gravity, but it was quicker than waiting for the wife to get
> home.
>
> -- Randall
>
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