Clutch Master Rebuild - anyone see this before?

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  • milhouse
    Low Range
    • Nov 2011
    • 41

    Clutch Master Rebuild - anyone see this before?

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my clutch master cylinder and upon pulling it apart I found that the spring has a resin-like substance cast onto the end. The green bible shows that there should be a metal clip at that end of the spring instead. Has anyone seen this before? The resin appears to be decent, but it is chipped a little and as long as I have it pulled apart I am more inclined to make it as it should be. I'm not sure if this is a replacement/hack that a previous owner did or if it is a standard replacement item. If not, is there anywhere to get a replacement spring and metal clip?

    Thanks in advance!
    ~Neil

    1974 Series III 88
    1955 Chevy 3200 truck
  • scatterling
    1st Gear
    • Dec 2006
    • 183

    #2
    Not sure if this helps but this is what mine looked like taken apart.
    https://picasaweb.google.com/115956558536469239310/ClutchMaster
    Neil Hanekom
    '73 LHD 88
    '75 FFR 109 exMOD Build Photo's
    '99 D1

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    • milhouse
      Low Range
      • Nov 2011
      • 41

      #3
      Thanks for the pictures Neil, they actually did help. From your pictures it looks as though the part/clip I'm talking about is actually plastic (?). The more I look at my parts and do research, the more I'm thinking this is a replacement cylinder that was put on years ago... when I removed mine it did not have a gasket between the master cylinder and the bracket, and in addition to that clip not being there the piston has an extra o-ring on it in addition to the seal itself.

      Although the pieces seem to be a bit odd everything is cleaning up well (including the bore) so I'm having a hard time justifying spending the money on a brand new one. Does anyone still have an old master cylinder (or just the internal parts) that they're looking to get rid of??
      ~Neil

      1974 Series III 88
      1955 Chevy 3200 truck

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