| [GMCnet] A tip on using the Jim Hupy pressure brake bleeder [message #277053] |
Thu, 30 April 2015 09:13  |
glwgmc
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When I first started using Jim’s excellent pressure brake bleeder I often had to overcome leak issues where the cover fit on top of the master cylinder. I found that grinding a bit of a divot in the top of the aluminum cover at the rear allowed the cover to seal a bit further back and that helped. Later I found that if I removed the two hoops that hold the stock MC cover in place it was much easier to get Jim’s cover to seal since the cables pull the cover down straight instead of at an angle as they do if those hoops are still in place. I also now use a flat ratchet head 7/16 wrench to evenly tighten the 1/4 x 20 nuts that pull the cover down. Put the ratchet head side over the nuts at the rear and swing the wrench to tighten. Much easier and faster than trying to use an open end wrench in such a confined space. Snug all four nuts to make sure the cover is flat on top of the MC and then give each nut another turn to compress the rubber gasket to make a tight seal.
Jerry
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
glwork@mac.com
http://jerrywork.com
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Jerry & Sharon Work
78 Royale
Kerby, OR
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