Clutch problem

[Rob123]

Spitfire MK2 clutch is not disengaging. It has been bled properly and both the master and slave have new seals. When the clutch pedal is pressed, it seems to take 2 presses to get the slave cylinder piston to reach the circlip. Also, the clutch operating lever with the push rod mounted on it has about an inch of slack (in/out).   Any ideas where our problem is? p.s. we bled the system because the the bleed nipple was mounted below the pipe. Problems started after this

[DanM]

did you put the bleed nipple on top? if not it will be very hard to bleed. As you have just done the hydraulics it is likely a problem with these. Also though check for wear in the pivot pin and holes at the top of the clutch pedal and also check that the clutch arm pin hasn't fallen out (drivers side bell housing if RHD)

[Rob123]

Thank you. Will check these first

[Rob123]

The nipple was on the bottom when we got the car and the clutch was ok but decided it should be corrected. Have had another look at the innards of the master and reassembled, no changes and now it works! Problem solved but not satisfactory.

Apparently nipple rash isn't when the spanner slips of the bleed nipple and you scuff you knuckles!