Re: Last min Q's

[mike tipton <mtipton@netten.net>]

Dan wrote:
 "Should I do the master too just in case?"

You have to remember what gets cycled the most during driving(clutch) 
and the master cyl. provide's the "working" pressure for the slave cyl.

Typically the master cylinders will start to "bypass" fluid and lose 
their efficency,over time. The only way to check is to use a pressure 
guage. Block pressure while looking for a leakdown rate.

If theirs a rebuild kit available, iexpensively, then by all means have 
it done. You'll KNOW it's good to go then.

--A lister told
  me that his had melted and there is now a metal replacement.
  Should I do it?

The replacement is metal, and is usually the only one stocked at the 
dealers. Insist on a metal sleve from your part source.

- - A mechanic told me to check the crank pilot bearing since I
  have everything out.  How do I know if it's bad?

This is a bit trickey, but first clean the bearing throughly by removing 
the old grease, usually brake parts cleaner works good. Then with a 
bright flashlight, inspect the bearing closely. Look for signs of wear, 
discoloration, smoothness of the bearing(without grease) unevenness in 
the individual bearings, anything that doesnt look just right.
Make sure you regrease it with a good moly grease, BEFORE, 
reinstillation of the gearbox. If it goes it will ruin the clutch disk, 
and often require the flywheel to be resurfaced too!

Also while your down there, check the rear crank shaft seal. If its 
leaking, might as well change it too.

                                            M