It could still be the MC... mine would still pump fluid after it failed,
just not enough to engage (disengage?) the clutch fully. I'd rebuild the MC
and see what happens... you've come this far, might as well complete the
hydraulic overhaul.
Good Luck!
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
To: MG Mailing List <mgs@autox.team.net>; Spridget Mailing List
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2000 9:54 PM
Subject: Final thoughts on 77 Midget clutch?
>I'm posting this as sort of "I've checked all I
>know to check. Is there anything I have missed?"
>
>I have a 77 Midget that will not go into gear. It
>went in gear for the PO, but it grinded going into
>gear.
>
>I have rebuilt the master cylinder and slave
>cylinder, replacing the clear hose in the
>process. The master cylinder pumps fluid, and the
>slave cylinder piston moves. I can see no bubbles
>in the line.
>
>The pivoting pin is present in the
>transmission...the pin opposite the slave
>cylinder, the one the release bearing 'hinges'
>on. Does that eliminate problems in that area? I
>can see the bottom of it and think I can feel the
>top.
>
>Since I have not driven the car, I am not certain
>if the clutch slips. I just know that it will not
>go into any gear from rest.
>
>I tried the method of freeing up the clutch, just
>in case that was the problem.
>
>Is there anything else to check before diagnosing
>it as a bad release bearing and pulling the
>engine?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Tyson Sherman
>mts3@ra.msstate.edu
>http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman
>
>
>
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