HELP! Clutch slave cylinder is in but pedal still goes to floor

[plymouthcolt]

I reinstalled my clutch slave cylinder (CSC) and apparently did not line up the rod with the divot on the clutch fork--so my pedal is basically flopping back and forth.

I went under again and lined up the rod by feel using that opening on the tranny. I'm 99% sure it's in there as I had to use A LOT of pressure to get the CSC to mate against the tranny and expose the bolts so I could put the screws on.

I just checked the clutch and again I have 3" to 4" of slop. Should the rod on the CSV flopp around loosely? Mine does.

What am I missing?

I can't afford it but I am almost to the point of calling a tow truck and taking it to the pcar shop.

[asphaltgambler]

Did you dis-connect the fluid line to remove? If not that is the problem. You need to get the air pocket out by bleeding the system.

[plymouthcolt]

Originally posted by asphaltgambler
Did you dis-connect the fluid line to remove? If not that is the problem. You need to get the air pocket out by bleeding the system.

I did not disconnect the lines, I only removed the two nuts that mate the slave cylinder to the tranny.

I thought if I didn't disconnect the lines, I wouldn't have to worry about introducing air into the system.

[Thomas Owen]

First of all, what was the original problem that made you replace the slave?

Perhaps that true problem was the master?

Second, you don't want to press the pedal with the slave not in the socket or it may pump the slave piston right out of the body. Hopefully that did not happen during the first install. No, the shaft should not be loose...
Now, what I would do is remove the slave and inspect it for possible damage. Then reinstall it with the bleeder nut loose so that you do not have exert 'a lot' of pressure. Once the slave is back in then get a pressure bleeder and bleed the clutch system. There most likely is air in the system and until it is out the system will not work.
Good luck -

[plymouthcolt]

Originally posted by Thomas Owen
First of all, what was the original problem that made you replace the slave?

Perhaps that true problem was the master?

Second, you don't want to press the pedal with the slave not in the socket or it may pump the slave piston right out of the body. Hopefully that did not happen during the first install. No, the shaft should not be loose...
Now, what I would do is remove the slave and inspect it for possible damage. Then reinstall it with the bleeder nut loose so that you do not have exert 'a lot' of pressure. Once the slave is back in then get a pressure bleeder and bleed the clutch system. There most likely is air in the system and until it is out the system will not work.
Good luck -

I was trying to drop the engine to replace my clutch. Needless to say it did not go well due to lack of height and five trips to Sears to get more tools. I was borrowing a friends garage, and he needed it, so we ran out of time and I had to put the car back together. The car started fine and I went to put it into reverse, that's when I noticed I had no clutch pressure.

I guess I did pump the piston out of the body as it is flopping around in the rubber boot.

I have the Motive pressure bleeder and will follow your instructions. Thank you.