throwout bearing friction

From: nyclewit(at)nyhp03.serigate.philips.nl
Date: Tue Jul 09 1996 - 06:09:14 CDT


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To: alpines(at)autox.team.net
From: "Bert Clewits" <nyclewit(at)nyhp03.serigate.philips.nl>
Subject: throwout bearing friction
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Brian Corrigan wrote:
> The drop in idle is most likely caused by the friction of the throwout
>bearing pushing up against the pressure plate fingers.

Might that be the reason that when you put a new thrust bearing in (of the graphite
type) you'll have to dip it in engine oil for a night ?
That at least is what I'm used to do !

Could it be harmfull in any way ?
 
Bert Clewits

'64 Alpine S IV GT OD moonstone white



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