[Roadsters] clutch slave bleeding, messed up the order?

[dave n]

speed bleeders are the best.  I've found they know exactly what size fits
your car.  we're not on the chart; here's the contact info:  call 888 879
7016 or e-mail your request at speedbleeder at earthlink.net

http://www.speedbleeder.com/





-----Original Message----- 
From: L Jordan
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:27 PM
To: O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS)
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] clutch slave bleeding, messed up the order?

Fergus
Not sure on the size but I am pretty certain you can put a speeder bleeder
on
the clutch slave. Which is a good idea because in my experience ( limited)
the
whole clutch system has to be set up well- no air, good hose, no leaks and
often overlooked, clutch pedal height.
Hope this helps

Linda

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On Mar 16, 2014, at 4:47 PM, "O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS)"
<Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com> wrote:

> Helped a new friend bleed a replacement clutch slave and braided steel
hose.
> Not sure I got sequence of events correct, because I got slung a few
> curveballs.
> Slave bleeder is different size from brakes, so my flare nut wrench does
not
> fit it.  (don't remember that being the case  on my car)
>
> Slave bleeder smaller, so the plastic tube that I extend from it into a
> can
> partially filled with fluid, well, that didn't work because the hose let
air
> in between it nd the fitting.
>
> SO was I just supposed to depress pedal and pour from above until fluid
came
> out bottom, then start the pump-and-squirt repetitions, or pump until it
came
> out the bottom (wouldn't it gasp air back into line?).
>
> Seemed to go OK, took a bit to get the slave rod adjusted to the right
length,
> get the pedal to the right height. (note: don't forget to free the jam
> nuts
> before it goes in, because access is very limited once in there, so had to
> remove it once to free the jam)
>
> Thanks,
> Fergus O