I could not get fluid to come out of the bleeder valve

Tiny
JESSEKISHEN
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 115,000 MILES
I tried to bleed my clutch and no matter how much pressure I put into the line I could not get fluid to come out of the bleeder valve. Fluid would come out of the slave cylinder input/supply line fitting. So it appears that it’s just not passing through the slave cylinder, if it’s even getting that far. I have heard there’s a safety valve of some sort at the end of the supply line that goes into the slave cylinder that I need to reopen since I just did a motor swap and it shuts itself to keep the line closed. Any help would be appreciated.
Friday, November 22nd, 2019 AT 9:11 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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There is no safety valve in the line for the clutch, for the brakes yes but not the clutch. Remove the bleeder screw from the slave cylinder and see if it is plugged. If the system bled down while it was apart you will likely need to bench bleed the master cylinder by removing it. The way it mounts in the truck doesn't let the air travel out easily. The picture shows how to bleed it. Then be sure fluid is getting to the slave under pressure.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 10:15 AM

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