More questions on the MC

[Allan Faust]

Ok, now if you look closely I've wheeled the MC pin that was all rusted, etc.... I still have to torch it to loosen the threads, etc.... however, from memory (bad or good) and previous discussions, I'm wondering if the pitting on the pin will cause a problem with its use, because I thought it was supposed to be completely smooth to work properly... can anyone tell me if it would be ok this way?

Also, when looking at the large hole on the top end of the MC, where the pedal fits in with the grease fittings and clips on either side, is this pressed in using a hydraulic press? The reason why I asked is because I removed one of the clips on the old MC and it looks almost as if there is no seam for the pedal attachment to come out of.... any ideas on this?

Allan

[Don Coatney]

Allan;

I have a rod that "wheeled" up pretty clean. I also have one that has not yet seen the wheel. Send me your address and I will send the wheeled one to you.

On the pin for the pedals it should be a snug fit in the master cylinder. You should be able to drive it in with a brass hammer. If it falls through the hole in the master cylinder have the pin "knurled" in the center at a machine shop. This should increase the diameter of the pin enough to insure a snug fit.

[Allan Faust]

Thx Don, I PM'd you the addy... along with another bit of info.

Allan

[Allan Faust]

And Don,

As for the second part of the question, with the "snug" fit... the old MC definitely looks snug, which is why I asked if it was pressed in.... getting it back out is the problem.... and I didn't want to pound on it if it had to be pressed out....

Allan