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Subject:Re: Clutch Bleeding
From:neil n
Date:Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:05:15 -0700

were the clutch master and/or slave replaced?

Maybe either is stuck in the downstroke position?

Maybe that would prohibit fluid flow?

Likely you're doing this, but make sure the fluid reservoir is filled
up past the hose going to clutch master cyl.

Neil.

On Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Anyone have any tips for bleeding clutches that refuse to be bled? I
> just replace all the hydraulics on my '86, and can't get the clutch to
> bleed.  I'm using a pressure bleeder and 15-20 psig, but no cigar.

--
Neil n

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