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Hydraulic System Bleeding

  1. Remove filler cap from master cylinder reservoir and fill with hydraulic fluid. Attach a rubber hose to slave cylinder bleeder screw, and insert opposite end of hose into a container partially filled with hydraulic fluid.
  2. Loosen bleeder screw approximately one-half turn. Push clutch pedal to bottom of stroke and allow to return unassisted. Continue operation until fluid being discharged into container is free of air bubbles. Tighten bleeder screw on down stroke of pedal. Check fluid level in reservoir and refill as necessary.
    TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
    Clutch-to-Flywheel  
      Spitfire 16-22 (2.2-3.0)
      TR6 & TR7 16-20 (2.2-2.7)
    Clutch Housing-to-Engine  
      Spitfire 10-14 (1.4-1.9)
      TR6 & TR7 15-20 (2.0-2.7)
    Transmission-to-Clutch Housing  
      TR6 & TR7 24-32 (3.3-4.4)
    Slave Cylinder-to-Clutch Housing  
      TR7 16-21 (2.2-2.9)