DeTomaso Mailing List: November 97, Message #130
     



From: 	"Melton, Charles P" <charles.p.melton@lmco.com>

Subject: Clutch M&S problem resolved

Date: 	Tue, 4 Nov 1997 12:46:01 +0000





	I've solved my clutch system problem.  Thanx to the PCNC Tech

session.



	The solution was found after comparing to a "spare" that Jack

DeRyke



	brought.  In his unit, there was a nylon plug at the front end

of the master



	cylinder, that holds the end of the spring.  (much like a pistol

recoil spring plug)



	In my unit, there was no plug.....The unit had been rebuilt by

the previous owner,



	with the   "I'm done, spare parts ? No problem !"   technique.  



	What was also required (interesting enough) is the piston (with

new rubber seals)



	needed  "Brake Assembly Lube".  I had not heard of this, and

always figured that



	brake fluid was slick enough....Live and learn.



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	I want to thank everyone at the PCNC tech session for all their

help and support.  

	Brian for his trailer, Steve for all his time and effort, and

Roger for his house, tools

	and such.  Now I have a new top item on my "to do" list, but at

least I can drive !



	Also I'd like to thank the

	respondents here on this tech (and bull) list.



	I've unloaded the shotgun (for now).



	Chuck 

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