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JPSmit

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well, took a quiet day and spent some time on the car. Had a friend come help and did a major bleed on the brakes - finally a hard brake pedal! (hurray) then the clutch - yes still the clutch. My friend Larry helped me determine the rubber cups in the MC were WAY to tight. Called my local parts guy - he had (another) rebuild kit - did a quick run down. The long and short of which is that the Master Cylinder was shot. New MC - about 2 minutes with the "Duncan Method" of bleeding brakes and we have a working clutch. In other words, the hydraulics are done and once the steering is rehooked up I should be able to drive - maybe as soon as this weekend.

needless to say I am one happy puppy. :cheers:
 

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Congrats!! It's always nice to hear good news! Have a pint on me!
 

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JPSmit said:
well, took a quiet day and spent some time on the car. (...) 2 minutes with the "Duncan Method" of bleeding brakes and we have a working clutch.

The Duncan Method... lots of beer and swearing? :wink:

Congrats, I bet you can't wait to get that thing on the road... hopefully before the snow flies!
 

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Awesome JP.

You are the champion, my friend.
And you keep on fighting till the end...
 
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