I've been told that there is a roller bearing available but, because of
the'loose' tolerances, the bearing may engage off centre causing it to
deteriorate rapidly.
Andy
P.S found one for $32 at the 'Morris Minor Co.' AUD$32~US$19
>From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
>To: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: clutch "throwout bearing"??
>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 08:38:11 -0500
>
>Andy,
> $40.00 US is too high, though is from a large non-Sprite specialist.
>Should run ~ 20-25.00 US
>There is no aftermarket that I'm aware of. Only AP or Borg & Beck in
>England.
>Keep shopping.
>Peter C
>-----
>At 02:01 AM 8/26/1999 , you wrote:
> >
> >How much should one cost?
> >I just went to REPCO and they quoted me $83 for a carbon TO bearing.
> >damn near soiled myself!
> >
> >>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
> >>Reply-To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
> >>To: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
> >>CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
> >>Subject: Re: clutch "throwout bearing"??
> >>Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:11:42 -0400
> >>
> >>Andy Webster wrote:
> >> Should it spin? It looks like a thrust
> >> > bearing...
> >> > I never heard any bad noises or felt any problems that obviously
>arose
> >>from
> >> > there.
> >> > It looks tricky to remove.
> >>
> >>Andy
> >>
> >>If it is an A series engine, it should have a solid carbon disc and NOT
> >>a roller bearing. You should have about 1/4" of carbon extending past
> >>the cast steel carrier. If it is less then 1/8", replace it while you
> >>can get to it.
> >>There are 2 clips on the carrier, flip them around and the whole throw
> >>out bearing falls off.
> >>It should take about 30 seconds to remove and replace one.
> >>
> >>
> >
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