Ron, that's exactly correct. The throwout bearing is actually a carbon disk and
does place a little drag on the engine. Regular throwout bearings are a ball
type thrust bearing where the friction is almost nil. It is normal for a
Bugeye's rpm to drop by 100-200 when the clutch is depressed.
Regards
Dave F.
1960 Bugeye
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From: Ron Soave[SMTP:redlotus@spacey.net]
Sent: November 18, 1997 20:19 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: RPM drop
Strange effect on the Bugeye when the clutch is depressed from neutral -
the engine revs drop about 100 RPM, as opposed to the typical rise. While
I'd like to think this is an invisible interlock that drops the revs for
easy engagement of non-synchro 1st gear, I'm more inclined to think the
throwout bearing is loading down the engine. Ideas?
Ron Soave
'61 Bugeye
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