1970 Datsun 1600 Master cylinder

1970 DATSUN 1600
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Transmission problem
1970 Datsun 1600 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

My 1970 datsun pick-up clutch pedal is loose, I step on it and it goes all the way down, I cannot shift into any gear.
the truck was stored for about 5 years, when the clutch used to be fine.
i opened the reservoir and it was muddy looking.
what could be the problem.?
when i took the cap off the reservoir and stepped on the clutch it squirts the fluid.
I kept doing it and added more fluid, until in got clearer.
but it is still the same.
is that normal?
what should i do?
Mar 26, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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Fill the clutch master cylinder with brake fluid and bleed it by opening the clutch slave-keep bleeding it till it clears up-after bleeding it and pedal still goes to the floor replace the clutch master cylinder
Mar 27, 2010 at 6:10 AM
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[quote:a46fbe687c="rasmataz"]Fill the clutch master cylinder with brake fluid and bleed it by opening the clutch slave-keep bleeding it till it clears up-after bleeding it and pedal still goes to the floor replace the clutch master cylinder[/quote:a46fbe687c]

I have tried that but the problem is that when I open up he slave bleeding nipple , noting comes out.
does that mean its a bad clutch master cylinder.?
Thanks.
Mar 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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Sounds like it-or there's restrictions within the hydraulic system-disconnect the line at the slave and see if it comes out that way-if so replace the slave
Mar 27, 2010 at 12:12 PM