NOTE: NEVER use brake line in the place of hydraulic nor hydraulic line in the
place of brake line ...NEVER!!!
They are completely different and will not stand up the the chemical
compositions of the fluids.
Herb
Tom Zuchowski wrote:
> Odds are good that you can buy a replacement line of more or less the
> correct length at your local auto parts store. You will need the "bubble
> flare" type. Then you will have to spend a few dollars to buy a tubing
> bender if you don't have one. It's not hard to do.
>
> Tom Zuchowski
> '61 Bugeye (1275)
> Clemmons, NC
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Adrian Jones
> > Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 9:39 AM
> > To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> > Subject: 1275 clutch fluid line
> >
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Looks like the hydraulic fluid is leaking out at the junction of the line
> > and the master cylinder. The metal clutch line screws into an adapter nut
> > and this nut screws onto the master cylinder.
> > I've taken everything apart and cleaned it up as best I could and
> > put teflon
> > tape on the threads but it's still leaking.
> > What would be the best fix here.
> > Neither Moss Motors nor VB sell replacement clutch line. so I'm not sure
> > what to do.
> > Many thanks as always for any advice.
> >
> > Adrian
> >
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