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
On Nov 28, 2011, at 6:57 PM, Dean Hedin wrote:
> Gerard, I understand what your saying regarding the arc, but a lot
> of cars
> with forks have roller bearing throwouts (like the Datsun 5 speed for
> example)
>
> I think it is still better that the carbon bearing.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerard [mailto:pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:53 PM
> To: Dean Hedin
> Cc: 'Spridget list'
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
>
> There are some out there, but the problem with a roller bearing on the
> stock fork is that with a pivoting fork, The TO bearing is only
> concentric to the 1st motion shaft/pressure plate at one point in the
> arc, (theoretically, if you are lucky). The right way to do it would
> be by eliminating the fork entirely, and using an internal, concentric
> slave cylinder. Either that or redesign the front cover and fork to
> function like the Datsun setup. I'd consider making it, but I'm sure
> no one would be willing to buy them.
>
> Gerard
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