Another 5spd swap!
If the clutch master is used, you probably got an air bubble in there. You need to disconnect the line/hose from the master and bench bleed it. Once bench bled, connect and tighten the line/hose back to the master and then follow this method: (May help to have another person.
At the master, crack the line, press the pedal to the floor and hold it. Tighten the line back up BEFORE releasing the pedal. You may need to pull it up manually. Once up, repeat the process 3-4 times minding the fluid level.
Move down to the slave and repeat at that fitting before bleeding the slave at the bleeder. Once you get to the slave, it's best to pump the pedal up a bunch before holding the pedal down and cracking the bleeder. It often takes pumping the pedal like a madman in between bleeds and after you are all done!
Also, if the master was used and there was black fluid in it when you pulled it, bleeding the master will undoubtedly pass that crap through and can damage the seals on the master and cause it to bypass. If the pedal never firms up, this is likely the case and you'll need to buy a new master!
At the master, crack the line, press the pedal to the floor and hold it. Tighten the line back up BEFORE releasing the pedal. You may need to pull it up manually. Once up, repeat the process 3-4 times minding the fluid level.
Move down to the slave and repeat at that fitting before bleeding the slave at the bleeder. Once you get to the slave, it's best to pump the pedal up a bunch before holding the pedal down and cracking the bleeder. It often takes pumping the pedal like a madman in between bleeds and after you are all done!
Also, if the master was used and there was black fluid in it when you pulled it, bleeding the master will undoubtedly pass that crap through and can damage the seals on the master and cause it to bypass. If the pedal never firms up, this is likely the case and you'll need to buy a new master!
I bought a new master cylinder today. I'll bench bleed it and install it tonight. I also threw some paint on the transmission mount. I think it came out pretty good for an amateur! 
Update!
I'm finished!!!! All I have to do is put fluids in the trans, and I'm done. I got the clutch to bleed finally and everything is good. I'll take some more pictures as I'm putting together the finishing touches tonight when I get off work. I'm test driving it bright and early in the morning and then if all is well heading straight to the exhaust shop to have that finished up. If everything works as it should, I will be posting up some vids in the next couple days of the next 5speed LS400! Wohoo!
I'm finished!!!! All I have to do is put fluids in the trans, and I'm done. I got the clutch to bleed finally and everything is good. I'll take some more pictures as I'm putting together the finishing touches tonight when I get off work. I'm test driving it bright and early in the morning and then if all is well heading straight to the exhaust shop to have that finished up. If everything works as it should, I will be posting up some vids in the next couple days of the next 5speed LS400! Wohoo!
Sounds mean.... a little to raw and raspy for my liken but awesome work.
How is the transmission while driving? it sounds like it's not really geared well for these cars.
How is the transmission while driving? it sounds like it's not really geared well for these cars.
Thanks!
The trans is ok, but on the highway at around 70-80mph it is around 3-3200rpm's in 5th gear. 1st 2nd and 3rd gear pull extremely hard, but it's defiantly not going to be doing any serious high speed runs. lol
The trans is ok, but on the highway at around 70-80mph it is around 3-3200rpm's in 5th gear. 1st 2nd and 3rd gear pull extremely hard, but it's defiantly not going to be doing any serious high speed runs. lol
