[Spridgets] Throw-out bearing

[Gerard]

Interesting... good to know... Thanks Peter.

Worst I've seen  on the Datsuns, other than ones that have been cut  
off short to be made to work with A-series clutches, even at 150-200k  
is a little scuffing, but nothing ever serious.

Gerard

On Nov 29, 2011, at 6:15 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> That's called a quill.... the extension tube that guides a release  
> bearing on many cars. They are a wear part, and are often sold with  
> some clutch jobs. Fords come to mind.
>   If you are curious, the addition of the quill is the difference  
> between 1970 and 1971 VW aircooled release bearings and the pressure  
> plate. In fact, the earlier VW bearing was originally carbon, then  
> rollers were supplied, then the quill was introduced. Bit o' history.
>        Peter C
> --
>
> At 11:25 PM 11/28/2011, Gerard wrote:
>> The Datsun is different in that the TO bearing remains concentric by
>> traveling on a guiding tube and while the fork pivots, it can slide
>> freely on the back of the carrier. Probably not an unusual technique
>> among other manufacturers.
>>
>> Gerard