Tommy,
Clutches are a real b*tch to bleed because they tend to suck back as much
air and fluid as you pump out. The reservoirs don't hold much fluid and
it's easy to run out just as you think you're getting close. The BEST way
to do them is with a check valve. Either get one of the easy bleeders we
discussed yesterday, or put a check valve in a clear hose attached to the
bleeder. I strongly recommend using a clear hose so you can see the air in
the line. If you have a COMPLETELY virgin system (MC, line and slave), you
could run the hose back into the filler opening to refill the reservoir as
it bleeds. This method will get the job done in 10 minutes or less... the
other way will frustrate the hell out of you! Don't ask how I know!
Gerard
At 10:43 AM -0400 8/23/01, Tommy_Samuels@markivauto.com wrote:
>I know this has been discussed a bunch in the past but how do I get all
>the air
>out?
>I filled the m/c opened the bleeder on the slave and kept adding fluid
>After I started getting fluid out of the bleeder, I closed it
>Had my helper/daughter press and hold pedal while I opened/closed the bleeder
>did this many many many times.
>fluid ran clear, pedal is still spongy and clutch fork moves no more than 1/4
>inch
>
>What am I doing wrong?
>
>I 'm ready to remove the slave and tie it up a couple of feet above the m/c to
>bleed it
>Is this the only way?
>
>Tommy
>70B daily driver
>67 Sprite - runs but can't drive - no clutch release
>
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