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Bleeding the clutch

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Hey BigGreen,

Would you agree that the bottom passage to that bleeder shown serves as a type of 'gate' valve. In other words, to bleed, simple rotate the nipple enough to open and complete the passage of the fluid line and then, twist to close it up?
I see how the passage from the ball bearing out to the bottom allows for one specific opening and if that's so, then it looks like another attachment is needed to make this complete.

Am I reading this right?
 
The Speed Bleeder replaces the regular bleed screw on brake cylinders or calipers. The probably have one that will fit slave cylinders. What they have instead of the regular bleed screws is the built-in check valve, allowing one-person bleeding.

For a remote slave cylinder bleeder, one still needs the remaining fittings to screw into the slave cylinder, tubing, a coupling, the bleeder screw and any supports required depending on where the remote is located.
 
John has it right, its both the valve and the silicone on the thread that keeps the air out when bleeding. Giving it one or two turns should be enough to start bleeding, no alignment needed

Hans
 
Thanks for the info Bob. I've contacted Doug and will let all know. The pricelist is dated "08" so not sure if still good and whether or not includes postage.

Thanks for your post. Isn't this site great!
 
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