I agree with Angus. I had some trouble getting a good bleed some years ago and reverse bleeding did the trick. As well a being careful not to overflow reservoir, you can get dirty fluid in the reservoir this way. But if you have been bleeding the normal way, the line should be purged of the old stuff.

alistair

On 2013-06-16, at 12:42 PM, Angus Gordon wrote:

> Try removing some fluid from the reservoir, then pump from the slave cylinder (bleeder) to the front.
> 
> Angus
> 
> On Jun 16, 2013, at 2:34 PM, 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.
>> Pumping, no pumping, doesn't seem to make a difference.
>> 
>> Keith Hughes
>> '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)