<VV> Re: [fastvair] questions on throwout bearings

[VairMech@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/14/2004 3:16:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
bobhelt@aol.com writes:

Well  apparently, the bearing lengths don't make much difference. The fork is 
 
pivoted on the ball and has the freedom of considerable movement. So as  long 
as the bearing movement allows for it to be retracted from pressure  plate 
contact with the clutch engaged, and also allows sufficient movement  to 
depress the 
PP fingers about 3/4 inch everything works OK. All of this  seems to be 
accommodated within the adjustment features  allowed.

Anybody got any additional information or  comments?



>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    The late model throwout bearing has a flat thrust  face and the early has 
a rounded face. The flat face of the late bearing will  work on an early but 
the clutch pedal definitely has a different feel to it as  the late bearing 
starts using the outer edge against the pressure  plate fingers.
    That is the short version. if you want to discuss  apply angles I will go 
into farther detail.
    Ken Hand