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Re: My turn for a 'dumb Q'

To: spitfires@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net, triumphs-owner@autox.team.net, ptegler@gouldfo.com
Subject: Re: My turn for a 'dumb Q'
From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2000 13:42:33 -0500
Almost all throwout bearings are a multi piece bearing.  The one face presses 
against the throwout fingers and rotates with them.  The change in rotation 
takes place internally, often with a set of balls.  It's quite possible that 
you are hearing squeaking or rubbing from dry bearings.  I wouldn't expect it 
to be the sound of the throwout fingers sliding across the face of the throwout 
bearing, that sound would be far louder and more strident.

A lot of travel is often indicative of a worn clutch.  Typically, as they wear, 
the pedal goes down.  But with hydraulics, air in the line is also a distinct 
possibility.  Check also for fluid leaks, particularly at the master cylinder.

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