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Re: [Mgs] clutch slave cylinder struggle

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Subject: Re: [Mgs] clutch slave cylinder struggle
From: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:38:53 -0800
If it's that stuck you probably want to start with a better unit, anyway. I
don't know if you can buy a rebuilt one and turn in a core.


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires



on 2/25/10 1:32 PM, Councill, David at dcouncill@msubillings.edu wrote:

> I'd say I am in the middle of a 64B restoration but with all the
> complications I may still be in the early stages. Or eventually, I may
> hit some easy spots and be done soon. It certainly isn't close to being
> a basic disassembly / reassembly so far. In the clutch hydraulics, the
> master cylinder is done and in place. But the slave cylinder is seized
> up - I have removed the boot but cannot get the metal cup piece out.
> I've tried Busty and NAPA's penetrant but it appears rusted in place. I
> recall someone mentioning blowing it (and the rubber cup seal) out with
> compressed air. But that didn't work either, using 90 psi (some leakage
> at the hose fitting but it built some pressure up inside the slave
> cylinder but likely not the full 90 psi). Still no movement and no leaks
> in the inner cylinder bore. I may see if I can get another rebuildable
> unit when I am in Oregon next week unless someone has another idea of
> what I can try.
> 
> 
> 
> David Councill
> 
> 64 B
> 
> 67 BGT
> 
> 72 B
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