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So the engine is out of my 79 midget. I replaced the clutch plate and the clutch cylinder. I have the Eezibleed kit. Knowing that the clutch is very difficult to bleed and to access once the engine has been replaced, can I bleed the clutch before replacing the engine? How can I simulate the pedal action or is this even necessary? Any hints? Thanks.
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General MG Midget clutch bleed - engine out
- Thread starter mlelah
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I think not.
For sure you can't if the transmission and engine are out together.
If the transmission is still in the car, I think <think> that pumping the pedal will force the end out of the slave cylinder. Obviously you can hold the plunger in place, but, I think it will be a PITA to then get it "unattached" and inserted into the bell housing.
It is not that hard to bleed a 1500 - but it is awkward because the clutch hose curves higher than the Master Cylinder. Last time I did mine I had my wife pour brake fluid through while I used the mityvac from under the car. Most times however, I undo the Master, hold it higher than the hose and just pump it up by hand (I wear gloves and put a screwdriver through the hole in the piston. Takes minutes and you're good to go.
For sure you can't if the transmission and engine are out together.
If the transmission is still in the car, I think <think> that pumping the pedal will force the end out of the slave cylinder. Obviously you can hold the plunger in place, but, I think it will be a PITA to then get it "unattached" and inserted into the bell housing.
It is not that hard to bleed a 1500 - but it is awkward because the clutch hose curves higher than the Master Cylinder. Last time I did mine I had my wife pour brake fluid through while I used the mityvac from under the car. Most times however, I undo the Master, hold it higher than the hose and just pump it up by hand (I wear gloves and put a screwdriver through the hole in the piston. Takes minutes and you're good to go.