cheers pigford,
lever feels ok, only thing i have noticed is it sometimes seems to be a bit grabby when setting of, could be pushrod is sticking. but i dont think its this that is causing it to stick over night, will check plates etc over weekend,
thanks for the help, peter.

hi Phil,
Thanks for that,
peter.

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