[TR] TR3A Clutch Release Bearing

[suhringtr36@comcast.net]

I needed to replace the release bearing on my clutch in the '59 TR3A.  The the 
one that went bad (bearings are toast) was a single unit (bearing and sleeve).  
The replacement I purchased from Moss came in two parts: 595-000 is the release 
bearing and 596-010 is the sleeve.  My question is which way does the release 
bearnig go on the sleeve?  One face is smooth and the other side has the 
manugacturer's info stamped on the face and the edge is rounded.  If I put it 
on with the stamped and rounded edge side facing the clutch, it fits almost 
flush with the sleeve end but there is less friction with the sleeve. If I put 
it on with the smooth side facing the clutch, it is a snugger fit on the sleeve 
so bith RB and sleeve spin if you spin the RB, but it does not sit flush with 
the end of the sleeve, so it sits more forward. I hope this makes sense to 
someone who has done this.  My inclination is that the stamped surface is to 
face the clutch as it just feels better, but...  Thanks.

Scott Suhring
Mechanicsburg, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3

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