David,
Daryl may have forgotten the clutch slave cylinder which is the 9th one I
believe.
Sorry Daryl didn't mean to pick but I didn't want David to miss out on the
experience of bleeding the slave cyl. ;-)
Regards,
Dave
59 :()
Daryl May wrote:
> David,
>
> You have it about right. The pushrods and pistons may pop out, but you
> first need to remove a cover plate which attaches to the cylinder body with
> two small bolts. This cover plate is the one which has the rubber boots.
>
> If the interior parts do not pop out, try modest external mechanical
> stimulation (a hammer) and light heat (after draining the oil of course).
> You are going to replace all rubber components so heat should not hurt.
>
> In getting out the parts out, you don't want to do anything to damage the
> bores. If they are relatively unscored, a honing tool (from the store,
> mounts on an electric drill) will be enough to save you needing a new
> cylinder. Be careful to note that the brake and clutch bores are different
> in one respect: there's a small valve of some sort in the very back of one
> of the bores and not the other, and it needs to go back to the right one.
>
> You're sure going to enjoy bleeding the brake and clutch cylinders, and
> there are 9 of them on a Bugeye. But that's another story.
>
> Daryl
>
> ----------
> > From: David Wood <dewood@sentex.net>
> > To: 'spridgets@autox.team.net'
> > Subject: Bugeye dual master cylinder removal
> > Date: Monday, August 24, 1998 7:36 PM
> >
> > Hi All!
> >
> > I have to remove my master cylinder to rebuild for a pre liscense
> > safety inspection. After looking at it for a while what I have pictured
> > is to:
> >
> > remove the lines to the brakes and clutch at the back
> > remove the big bolt going through the master and foot pedal box
> > lift out the master and rebuild
> >
> > A friend has told me that the rods at the front should come right out;
> > then slip back in when I am finished.
> >
> > Do I have it about right or am I out to lunch?
> >
> > Thanks, catch you later!
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