Thanks for your quick reply, especially about the DOT 4 brake fluid. As luck would have it I already had the system back together and it is working just fine. I did have an adjustment on the master cylinder and as you said the pressure from inside the clutch must be a self adjust thing with the slave. I bought the DOT 4 brake fluid and plan a flush and refill with the better fluid this week end.

I did get the old girl running but all rubber items will have to be replaced because of dry rot. It will be a slow process because time and money will set my pace of replacement, but I do enjoy it.

Thanks again for your help..... Matty