[DeTomaso] CLUTCH MASTERS

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/16/14 19 18 2, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:


> If there is some "Trick" to installing the clutch master I wish someone 
> would share it with me!
> 

>>>The trick is to not disconnect the pushrod from the pedal.   Instead, 
you unbolt the master and draw it forward, which brings the pedal to the 
floor. Then you reach inside with a pair of snap ring pliers and disconnect the 
pushrod from the back of the master (caution, the spring inside may blow it 
apart and spill brake fluid so be careful).

Then, you use your snap ring pliers and remove the new pushrod from the new 
master.   Slide the new master in place and connect it to the old pushrod, 
reinstall the snap ring, and bolt the master down.   No need to adjust the 
pushrod length etc. because nothing has changed.

Requires snap rings with a 90-degree bend and a bit of patience, but it's 
much easier than horsing round with the tiny snap rings that hold the pin to 
the pedal.

Credit where credit is due--Steve Wilkinson taught me that trick....

Mike
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   In a message dated 4/16/14 19 18 2, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:

     If there is some "Trick" to installing the clutch master I wish
     someone would share it with me!

   >>>The trick is to not disconnect the pushrod from the pedal.  Instead,
   you unbolt the master and draw it forward, which brings the pedal to
   the floor. Then you reach inside with a pair of snap ring pliers and
   disconnect the pushrod from the back of the master (caution, the spring
   inside may blow it apart and spill brake fluid so be careful).
   Then, you use your snap ring pliers and remove the new pushrod from the
   new master.  Slide the new master in place and connect it to the old
   pushrod, reinstall the snap ring, and bolt the master down.  No need to
   adjust the pushrod length etc. because nothing has changed.
   Requires snap rings with a 90-degree bend and a bit of patience, but
   it's much easier than horsing round with the tiny snap rings that hold
   the pin to the pedal.
   Credit where credit is due--Steve Wilkinson taught me that trick....
   Mike