Clutch bleeding

[ParadiseMJ]

When bleeding my clutch do I leave the top off of the reservoir or on.

 

I developed a tiny leak in the bleed line junction, which I fixed. Now I have to bleed it to get the pressure back up. I know the clutch is new(ish) 1988 Pioneer BA-10. Everything else runs fine and there is no leakage at the master.

[jimoshel]

Leave it off. Easier to keep a eye on the fluid level.

[4X4COMANCHE]

perfect timming i just replaced my clutch line too. refilled the resivoir and the line before connecting,havig to push clutch to the floor, how are you supposed to bleed it?

[kawaboy13]

You'll need 2 people, one in the cab and one under the truck. Hook a hose onto the bleeder screw and run it down into a bottle that has brake fluid in it (making sure the end of the hose is submerged). Have a small wrench on the bleeder screw. Turn it about a half turn and have the person inside the vehicle put the clutch to the floor and hold it until you have the screw tightened back. You should have lots of air bubbles going through the hose. Check the reservoir as you don't want it to suck air into it. Keep it filled up. Repeat these steps until only fluid is running through the hose when the clutch is depressed. Then tighten the screw well and Fill the reservoir up and put the cap on. This will properly bleed your clutch. Know that you may not have pressure in your clutch for a good while during bleeding. Bleed until all air is gone and all pressure is regained.

[4X4COMANCHE]

where is the bleeder screw? also a BA-10.

it looks like there is another line comming out of the tranny and just stops is that it?

[Eagle]

where is the bleeder screw? also a BA-10.

it looks like there is another line comming out of the tranny and just stops is that it?

That's it.

[airspeed]

I just connected my MityVac (vacuum tool) to the lower bleeder valve, opened the bleeder and pulled out about 4oz. and I was done. I had my son up top watching the reservoir for fluid level.