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Re: [Mgs] New Clutch Slave Cylinder (MGA) problem

To: PaulHunt73 <paulhunt73@virginmedia.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] New Clutch Slave Cylinder (MGA) problem
From: "Robert J. Guinness" <guinness@stclegal.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:13:48 -0500
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Yes, thanks for the correct term.=C2=A0 That is precisely what I wanted t=
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describe.=C2=A0 Back to the two person pedal assist bleeding method as=20
insurance, I suppose


On 4/26/2021 3:02 AM, PaulHunt73 wrote:
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> Terminology - is it that the biting point has moved?=C2=A0 If it's near=
er=20
> the floor then there is still air in there.
> If it's either in or out with very little travel=C2=A0where you can sli=
p=20
> the clutch for manouvering then it could be a narrower bore.=C2=A0 If=20
> that's the case then I'd expect more movement than normal=C2=A0at the s=
lave=20
> push-rod, which is measurable.=C2=A0 Can't say for the MGA but the MGB =
is=20
> 1/2" to 5/8".=C2=A0 I'd expect a longer throw of the push-rod to result=
 in=20
> a higher biting point and a 'heavier' pedal=C2=A0than normal.
> PaulH.
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>
>     I replaced my leaking clutch slave cylinder on my MGA 1600.
>     Everything went in fine, and I bled the system with an EZBleed.=C2=A0
>     The clutch slave works, but now the range in which the clutch
>     engages is very quick and with a short "throw". The pedal feels
>     like it is meeting pressure as in the days before the replacement,
>     but there is no "ride" on the clutch. What can cause this and what
>     is the solution?
>
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    <p>Yes, thanks for the correct term.=C2=A0 That is precisely what I
      wanted to describe.=C2=A0 Back to the two person pedal assist bleed=
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      method as insurance, I suppose<br>
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      <div><font size=3D"2" face=3D"Arial">Terminology - is it that the
          biting point has moved?=C2=A0 If it's nearer the floor then the=
re
          is still air in there.</font></div>
      <div>=C2=A0</div>
      <div><font size=3D"2" face=3D"Arial">If it's either in or out with
          very little travel=C2=A0where you can slip the clutch for
          manouvering then it could be a narrower bore.=C2=A0 If that's t=
he
          case then I'd expect more movement than normal=C2=A0at the slav=
e
          push-rod, which is measurable.=C2=A0 Can't say for the MGA but =
the
          MGB is 1/2" to 5/8".=C2=A0 I'd expect a longer throw of the
          push-rod to result in a higher biting point and a 'heavier'
          pedal=C2=A0than normal.</font></div>
      <div>=C2=A0</div>
      <div><font size=3D"2" face=3D"Arial">PaulH.</font></div>
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        <div style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </di=
v>
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        <p>I replaced my leaking clutch slave cylinder on my MGA 1600.=C2=
=A0
          Everything went in fine, and I bled the system with an
          EZBleed.=C2=A0 The clutch slave works, but now the range in whi=
ch
          the clutch engages is very quick and with a short "throw".=C2=A0
          The pedal feels like it is meeting pressure as in the days
          before the replacement, but there is no "ride" on the clutch.=C2=
=A0
          What can cause this and what is the solution?<br>
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