Adjustable Cluch Cylinder - Not So Adjustable

Adjustable Cluch Cylinder - Not So Adjustable

04-30-2006, 10:00 PM

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Adjustable Cluch Cylinder - Not So Adjustable

Needed to replace the clutch hydraulics. Decided on the Southbend adjustable master/slave replacement.

Did the R&R. Now the point of engagement is when the pedal is almost all the way out. Have adjusted the pushrod to its shortest position, but need it to be a little shorter. (knew I should have got an OEM unit

- the original one was just right.).

I tried cutting off some of the female part where the eyebolt connects to the pedal, but that wasnt the point of restriction, its the length of the pushrod that is too long.

Question: Can I remove the slave cylinder and shorten the pushrod about 1/4 inch, and still be able to re-install it without problems? Will there be a loss of fluid, or need to bleed air, or will it even go back on without problems?

Is this the best next approach?

Thanks in advance.

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