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1. Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 09:38:03 -0700 (PDT)
After overhauling the brakes in my 1979 Midget I ran into a problem when bleeding the system. The screw threads of the bleeding valves leaked a lot of fluid if I unscrewed the valves to the recommend
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01856.html (7,811 bytes)

2. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:03:07 -0500
I've had the same problem with my clutch slave cylinder. Makes bleeding a real pain in the arse. Unfortunately, I haven't found a solution yet either. Anyone? Glenn C. '74 Midget
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01860.html (7,494 bytes)

3. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:09:26 -0700
How far are you unscrewing them? You don't need to unscrew them more than half to 3/4 turn to do the job. Gerard if I unscrewed the valves to the recommended amount of turn. I -- Please visit Four Po
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01891.html (8,537 bytes)

4. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:26:28 -0700
Speed Bleeders with their built in thread seal.....
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01895.html (7,404 bytes)

5. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:32:19 -0700
Speedi Bleeders have thread seal and make bleeding a snap to boot. Mike MacLean Supercharged Leaking 60 Sprite
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01897.html (8,078 bytes)

6. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:56:58 -0700
These look great. Which ones for the various applications. I thought TPI was 28 for calipers & Bugeye? Calipers 3/8? Bugeye rear 3/8? MKIV rear 1/4-28? Gerard -- Please visit Four Points Travel - Dis
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01902.html (8,962 bytes)

7. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:02:06 EDT
I would think that teflon tape would do just fine. Strange thing, though, I have never heard of a "recommended amount of turn" for a bleed screw. I just open them till they bleed. Think I need leeche
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01903.html (7,360 bytes)

8. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:15:33 -0400
How about sizes for the clutch slaves? Eddie 1971 Midget
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01905.html (7,929 bytes)

9. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:36:39 -0700
Someone on this list knows the various sizes we need for our cars, if not you can contact the Speedi-Bleeder people and they will tell you. Or, you can take and old bleed screw and size the thread. T
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01916.html (9,811 bytes)

10. Re: Leaky bleeding valves (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:39:12 -0700
Forgot, The Speedi-Bleeder company also sells a thread sealant for their bleed screws that is aplied and dried with a hair dryer. (Yet another of my wife's appliances that finds it's way into the gar
/html/spridgets/2001-08/msg01918.html (9,799 bytes)


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