I saved this message from Jim Sloan on the triumphs mailing list on the
bearing and pressure plate that he used. I haven't tried it but it is on
my list of things to get to Real Soon Now.
Rob
74 TR6 Daily driver
>Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:23:15 -0700
>From: "Sloan, Jim" <JSloan@talisman-energy.com>
>Subject: TR6 Clutch - Landcruiser Bearing and Sachs Pressure Plate
>
> I have had several off-List requests for the parts I used for my TR6
>clutch replacement. Many suggested I put the information on the list and
>judging by the volume of requests they are probably right. I was however
>reluctant to post suppliers to the List as I don't know what the Lists
>commercial conventions are. I would hate to see it being taken over by
>advertisers (hence my initial desire to give the supplier names off-list to
>the person specifically requesting it.)
> Also, Sorry for the delay as I had to check with one of the suppliers to
>clarify the part# on my invoice.
>
> So with the disclaimer that I have no commercial interest in these
>suppliers and I'm sure these parts could be picked up from many others on
>comparable terms:
>
> The release bearing is from an older model Toyota Landcruiser, is made by
>KOYO and carries a number of RCT25S. It is a few dollars more but don't
>economize here. Brian Schlorff (frequent contributor to the List) of Power
>British (1242 E. Ridge Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 270-0505)
>was extremely helpful during an ongoing dialogue to diagnose the problems I
>was having and then in supplying the correct Landcruiser bearing. He matched
>it to a input cover snout and also supplied a new cross shaft and fork with
>the upgraded bolt. The standard fork bolt is subject to breakage and anyone
>tearing out their transmission should upgrade the fork to cross-shaft
>attachment because it is so simple at the time (as is replacing the pilot
>bushing). If you want you can do this yourself - but either way dont leave
>without upgrading the bolt and making sure it enters both sides of the fork
>where they meet) The input snout (this is what the release bearing slides in
>and out on) wears with time and I would recommend replacing this as well.
>By the way Brian cautioned me that there are some generic part #'s that are
>interchangable for the Landcruiser bearing, but not interchangeable for the
>TR6 application, so in this case to be safe I would either use him or make
>real sure your supplier gives you the exact part specified above.
>
> The pressure plate is from a Saab, I think, and is manufactured by Sachs.
>It is Sachs part #SC436. I got it from Jamie at "Leigh Valley Foreign Car
>Parts, Bethlehem, PA, 610-866-8065. Tell him its to use in a TR6. He's seen
>enough of these requests that he'll get you the right one. I think there
>were some interchangeability issues here also so make sure it says "Sachs".
>
> After having shops put in 2 clutches in 3 years and having the bearings
>seize and the clutch squeal, I finally did the job myself using these parts
>and have had no problems since. The clutch is much smoother and lighter as
>the bearing is more substantial than stock and you use the last hole on the
>cross shaft arm for the slave pushrod instead of the middle hole.
>
> Hope this helps those who wrote.
>
> Jim Sloan, Calgary AB.
At 07:09 PM 5/4/2001, jay_welch@juno.com wrote:
>Hello list,
>
>Would someone know which Toyota Land Cruiser throwout bearing is to be
>used with the TR6? I have a friend who is going to pick one up for me at
>the Toyota dealer but the parts counter tells him there are two
>differerent Land Cruisers. One is the station wagon style and the other
>is the Jeep CJ style. They use different throwout bearings. The
>archives call out 1975 to 1986 but I haven't seen any mention of the
>Toyota part number.
>
>As usual, any help is much appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Jay Welch - Abington, MA
>Member "Cape Cod British Car Club"
>http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish/
>1971 TR6 project and 1973 TR6 driver coming out of a coma soon
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