I know that a few of the Sprite guys swear by the modern speed
bleeders. I am not that far along yet, but I was planning on using
them on my car when I am closer do done.
For reference, I saved the info as to which sizes are need for
Sprites. Here they are.
Spridget Speed Bleeders
clutch 3/8 x 24 (all) (not with Datsun tranny)
disc brakes 3/8 x 24 (all)
rear drum (2 piston w/cyl) semi eliptical leaf spring cars
1/4 x 28 (1963 on)
rear drum (1 piston w/ cyl) 1/4 leaf spring cars 3/8 x 24
(Mk I & MK II)
front drum 3/8 x 24 (Mk I & MK II)
Patton
On 8/22/06, Alan <alan@nfahc.co.uk> wrote:
> Hey Guys.
> I remember these gizmos from the '60's. The spring loaded plunger is
> supposed to get pushed off it's seat by the pumping pressure and act as a
> one way valve preventing air from being drawn back in during the up-stroke.
> A tube and jar as usual could be used to catch the fluid, or not bother for
> the 'messy' option. The biggest downside was that the plungers would
> corrode and seize onto the seat, and the springs would rust solid, in less
> than a year of regular motoring. Probably dissimilar metal reactions. They
> had novelty appeal initially but proved to be junk with the word going round
> very quickly to avoid them.
> ._______________________________________________
> (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
> (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______)
> (_________1965-BJ8________)
> http://www.nfahc.co.uk
> mailto:alan@nfahc.co.uk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of rrengineer@dslextreme.com
> Sent: 22 August 2006 19:21
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Automatic Bleeding Valves
>
> I was going through a box of parts I brought home the other day that I had
> bought for the BN2. In it I found a package with the name "Betta Parts,
> Automatic A.B.V. Bleeding Valves". There are 6 in the pack with some
> rudimentary instructions. This product is made in England, so I don't know
> where or if they are still available in the U.S. They look like regular
> bleeders with a removable spring loaded shaft with a seat on the end. The
> instructions say to seat them fully and then on the line you are bleeding,
> un-screw the bleeder one turn, then pump the brakes 5-6 times.
> Remeber to refill the master every 3 pumps. I guess they seal after every
> pump. From what it sounds like, this could get messy. They don't mention
> attaching a tube to the bleeder into a jar. Anyone have any knowledge of
> these bleeders? Anyone know the bleeder sizes for a 100-4? I have two
> large bleeders and 4 smaller diameter bleeders in this package, so I'm not
> sure what car they are for. I have not got to the brake part of the
> restoration yet.
> Mike MacLean
> 56 BN2
> 60 AN5
>
>
>
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