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Re: Dead Throw-out Bearing

To: "David Ambrose" <stargazer1@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Dead Throw-out Bearing
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:47:39 -0600
Believe me, pull it ALL. Go to your local Harbor Freight, and get a load
leveler, for pulling the drivetrain. You don't have to have it, but it will
make things much easier. FWIW, I "think" that you might be able to access
the reverse light switch from under the shifter can.

Good Luck,
Brad


On 3/7/06, David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net> wrote:
>
> We've sorted through a bunch of problems with our "new" midget. After
> finally getting the clutch hydraulics working right, we've discovered
> that the throw-out bearing has disintegrated.
>
> Assuming we do this ourselves -- would it be better to remove the engine
> alone, or bring the transmission out with it? We could stand to pull the
> transmission because of a short in the reverse light switch, but could
> easily skip that party right now.
>
> Also, I see there are two brands of clutch kits. Is the Borg and Beck
> the better one?
>
> Is there any advantage to the roller bearing throw-out over the graphite?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Ambrose




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