Series IIA clutch problems
Greetings to all. New member here. I have a 1966 II (or is it IIA) 88", there is fluid leaking out around the clutch pedal. I have topped the resevoir off and cannot seem to generate any pressure. Am I correct in assuming that my problem lies within the slave cylinder, or should I be looking at the master cylinder instead, or both. If it is the slave do I have to take the fender off to get at it?
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
You don't have to even remove the wing...
I just did this job on a '71 IIA 88 at the weekend.
Assuming it is a LHD.
- Remove the splash guard and steerign box shield from the wheel well.
- Disconnect the clutch pipes from the master cylinder.
- Undo the six screws securing the pedal tower to the bulkhead.
- It is quite simple to manouver the pedal tower assembly out through the wheel arch. I may be wrong but the earlier single circuit barking system trucks should be easier than my later dual circuit as there is no servo to avoid.
Its pretty simple and avoids any major disassembly or modifications to the bodywork.
Cheers
Gregor
A little forethought and some ingenuity and adjustment can be done.
"Your shortcut assumes the clutch plunger will be adjusted correctly - using your way, you'd have to take the whole thing out again to adjust it and then rebleed."
1st thing to do is measure the position of the nut on the old master cyl before removing it. Setting your new master cyl to this dimension will put you pretty close to where you need it to be thus minimizing the need for adjustment.
2nd - Before dismantling everything I was able to get the top cover off to check the condition of the slave. I have a short 13mm spanner with a bent head that allows me to make adjustments in situ.
Cheers
Gregor