[DeTomaso] Clutch MC

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Jack - i know i am taking a liberty by sharing this offline message with the board - but it is such a shining example of what makes this community great that i am willing to be accountable for the consequences - and...it should give all beginners like me heart to take on projects - 

there is a long list of others that have reached out - Mike Drew, JT, Will Koomian, and Clay Willmot to name a few - they have been supportive and helpful, as so many of you are on so many issues - this is not only a thanks, but an invitation for a collective pat on the back, as 2007 closes - you (we) deserve it

the story finally found its happy ending - after a failed attempt at bleeding, Mike suggested anti-sieze in part to recognize that this would seal the threads and prevent air from coming through the bleeder threads - he was on the right track, but the antisieze i had didn't do the trick - jack then suggested (as i think one or two others did) to put teflon tape on the bleeder threads - tried that...and the third try was the charm...clutch works!!! - took the car out for a spin...all i can say is that i am happy to be back on the road in time for 2008 (after being sidelined since april 2007)

the grinding in the tranny is a different story for a different day...time to celebrate the small successes

Happy New Year!

Stephen


----- Original Message ----
From: "JDeRyke at aol.com" <JDeRyke at aol.com>
To: edlebby at yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 12:48:24 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Clutch MC

In a message dated 12/25/07 2:04:58 PM, edlebby at yahoo.com writes:


yes, this was a painfully long email chain for what i am sure is a pretty basic item - eventually my beginner status will fade -


We all started about the same place and no-this was not a basic item. It's as I said  about the most miserable job you can get into excluding the R & R of a rear stub-axle and bearings. Don't ever hesitate to ask for help; I may not be able to put my hands on your car, but likely I've dug into the same area on ours & can tell you whats  in store. Happy New Year- J DeRyke


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