[Shotimes] GEN 1 - Bell Housing nose cone wear and repair

[John J. Weidenbenner]

If I read your post correctly it sounds like the throw out bearing is the
original style without the steel sleeve that fits over the aluminum "nose
cone". Install an improved design throw out bearing that comes with the
steel sleeve. The sleeve is Loctited to the nose. If the sleeve fits loose
you could epoxy with a metal filled to tighten up the fit.

John W.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred George" <fgeorge@pacbell.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 3:57 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] GEN 1 - Bell Housing nose cone wear and repair


> Hi folks!
>
> During a clutch replacement project, we found that the nose cone, that
> cylindrical section of the bell housing upon which the clutch throw-out
> bearing rides, has been worn down in the middle so that it has a coarse,
> "coke bottle" taper in the mid secion. Any suggestions on how to fill up
> the wear section with TIG or MIG weld and then mill it down to original
> diameter?
>
> Anyone know the stock diameter of the nose cone cylinder?  Car is at A V
> Auto in Linda Vista, tying up Andy's rack while we're awaiting help with
> this one.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Fred
> Insane Diego
> 619.275.0222
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