My experience is with MGA's & MGB so I'm not sure how this applies to
the Midgets but I'll surmise it is similar.
First, it is typically impossible to bleed all the air by pumping the
clutch pedal. I use a syringe & short length of tubing to either suck
out air/fluid from the bleed fitting (when bleeding a system 'in
use') -or- to force fluid *up* from below (when filling a 'virgin'
system).
Second, I have seen slave cylinders fitted with the bleed screw in the
wrong position. IIRC, the hose & bleed screw tappings are the same.
Thus, it is possible to attach the hose to where the bleed screw
should be. Look at your slave cylinder - the bleed screw should be
upper most.
HTH,
Eric
----- Original Message -----
> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 13:01:51 -0400
> From: Ben Bouchard <benjamb@comcast.net>
> Subject: Midget Clutch Bleed
>
> In my 76 Midget the clutch pedal is only effective the last 15-20%
of
> travel. When pulling away from a stop, I get engagement almost as
soon as
> the pedal moves from the floor. I don't think the clutch itself is
worn out
> or at least I want to explore all options before digging into the
clutch
> itself.
>
> The slave cylinder is 2 years old. The master cylinder was original
so I
> have replaced it with a duplicate from Moss. I also replaced the
red hose
> (also original) between the cylinders in case it was expanding under
> pressure. I am concerned that I still have air in the system. I
have bled
> the system twice and not found any noticeable bubbles in the clear
tube I
> attached the outlet.
>
>
>
> Is there any special technique to bleeding the clutch system (as
opposed to
> brakes)? Does anyone recommend using a vacuum bleed pump?
>
>
>
> Thanks, Ben
>
> 76 Midget - owned since '79
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