New LV clutch issue...slave cylinder?? (1 Viewer)

[greenbeast]

Haven't driven the rig much except to put in the shop and move around drive. The clutch pressure is weak at first then better after I pump it a few times. Does this sound like the Clutch slave cylinder? Just put it up and figure I will check fluids tomorrow and see if any leaks are there I haven't noticed. Hopefully just an adjustment!

 

[DomSmith]

Could be either. I usually replace both at the same time.

Make sure it has fluid and then check for leaks. Fingers crossed it’s the bleeder nipple.

If no leaks put very slight pressure on the pedal and see if it slowly loses resistance and drops.

 

[DomSmith]

Also bleeding all the air might be helpful.

 

[greenbeast]

Think i have spare on the shelf for my 78 project. Gonna see if it is similar and probably just replace it.

 

[swamp-thing]

Look at all the fittings and connections to see if anything is wet too — with all that horsepower something could have worked its way loose!

 

[3_puppies]

this have a V8? wonder if it is a stock setup?

 

[greenbeast]

this have a V8? wonder if it is a stock setup?

Yeah this is the big question, it has toyota 4 speed though so not sure exactly what I have and too tired to crawl under it tonight.

 

[3_puppies]

@Downey may help as he has the V8 knowledge, I have zero.

 

[greenbeast]

Well I had to go take a look. Definitely not what i have on my shelf but the fluid in the reservoir was almost empty. Will fill tomorrow and see what happens from there. I am banking that there is a leak somewhere.

 

[DomSmith]

Maybe some new brass washers and you’ll be good!

 

[greenbeast]

Let’s hope!!

 

[whitey45]

Hard to believe you bought this for a fair amount of money, and it has these issues? Should be turn key ready? Sounds like it’s low on fluid ( leaking somewhere) and sucking air. New clutch hydraulics should fix the issue.

 

[Downey]

I'm thinking you should read the description at ebay #264808317199 (Custom Chevota Clutch)

 

[greenbeast]

Hard to believe you bought this for a fair amount of money, and it has these issues? Should be turn key ready? Sounds like it’s low on fluid ( leaking somewhere) and sucking air. New clutch hydraulics should fix the issue.

I knew from the appearance it hadn’t been driven much at all nor was owner capable of doing much with it. Like anything else that hasn’t been run much it will have a few leaks. It is what it is and we will make it right!

 

[Tancruiser]

Make sure to fill it with high altitude fluid. I probably have a new slave up here at the house send me a picture of what you have.

 

[greenbeast]

Well bled the air and clutch has good pressure now. While trying to fix the VDO temp gauge that indicates hot immediately upon turning key on I ran across what appears ground cable. Suspecting a ground issue I ran across a heavier gauge black wire from the back of the alternator that is not attached to anything. When I touch side of starter it sparks. Not sure it has anything to do with my temperature gauge I am pondering where this should go.