[DeTomaso] clutch master cylinder ptroblem

[boyd casey]

Thankks Mike. My fitting has half the threads stripped so if I am going to
cut the copper tube and reflare it I would like to replace the fitting. Do
you
dimensions ( size and thread) and where I can get one or do I need to order
one from a Pantera Vendor?

Hugh
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 12:55 PM, <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:

>
> In a message dated 11/10/09 9 11 58, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:
>
>
> Can anyone t ell me the size of the fitting that holdst the copper clutch
> line in the clutch master cylinder ? ( and where to get one) or is there a
> braidedstainless steel line and AN fitting I can use instead of the copper
> line and brass fitting. I seem to be leaking air from that location. I have
> replaced the clutch master twice and still can't get it to build up any
> pressure. I pump it and when I bleed it air comes out and the pressure
> never
> gets any greater. There is air released every time I bleed it.
>
>
> Boyd,
>
> The fitting itself won't be the thing that's leaking.  The only thing the
> fitting does is tightly hold the flared end of the copper line against the
> flared nipple on the master cylinder.  So if there's a leak, it's probably
> due to a bad flare.  Easily fixed--just cut the flare off and re-flare it
> with a brake line flaring tool, available at all auto parts stores.
>
> If the line is leaking, you'll be dribbling brake fluid out of it.  If
> you're not dribbling fluid, I'd say your line isn't leaking.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Mike