Pls look in the list's history.
I remember well the overall outcome of most replies - the roller throw out
bearings were less prefered than the carbon type.
Most problems were quick wear and hard to center.
Cheers,
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
To: "Andrew B. Lundgren" <lundgren@byu.net>
Cc: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Roller Throw Out Bearings
> Forgot the car! I took it out of a '70 BGT and put it back into a '70 B.
>
> Andrew B. Lundgren wrote:
>
> > I got one a while back out of a parts car. It was used then with
> > miles on it. (don't know how many) But it was still in good
> > condition, so I re-used it.
> >
> > It has been in my car for two years now. I have had no problems with
it.
> > I heard people's concerns about them, but figured what the heck, it
> > was paid for already with the car, why not try it.
> >
> > Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> >
> >> Hi guys.
> >>
> >> I'm posting this in the hope that it doesn't cause a religious
> >> discussion.
> >>
> >> I'm interested only in actual experience with Roller Throw Out
> >> Bearings in
> >> Midget A Series, MG T Series and MGA/B applications.
> >>
> >> I know all about the arguments, pro and con. So please don't jam up
the
> >> airwaves with theoretical concepts. I need to get honest real world
> >> experience both positive and negative. This is both for company and
> >> personal information. Moss currently does not sell a roller TO brg
> >> for the
> >> B, but still lists one for T Series and Spridgets. If there really is
a
> >> problem: A. I'll lobby to discontinue selling them and B. I will
> >> not put
> >> the one I have into my MGB which will be driven in lots of stop n go
> >> traffic.
> >> If however there is positive input, I will see if we can re-source
> >> the B one
> >> and pop one in my car.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks, and I look forward to your comments.
> >>
> >> Kelvin.
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