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From: Bill Babcock <BillB@bnj.com>
> They generally fail if you over-stroke them. I did it the first time I used
> the thing. I installed a stop to get through the weekend, but solved the
> problem permanently by changing the starting position of the bearing and the
> size of the master cylinder. I spaced the bearing so at the start of it's
> stroke it was about .10" from the clutch and sized the cylinder so it can't
> overstroke the bearing starting from that point. This provide the added
> benefit of a light and precise clutch.
FWIW, Herman's throw out bearing kit requires you to install a stop to prevent
that very problem.
Irv
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