[6pack] Thank You Re: Clutch Set Recommendations

[rmf3860 rmf3860]

Thanks to all who responded to my post, and a few follow up
questions/comments:

BERRY PRICE: You installed a LUK clutch and stated, “…and its been
trouble.” Did you mean it’s been no trouble?

TOM WALLING: I may be leaning toward the “Magic Clutch Kit”. Do they
specify the brands of each component, or do you know from having installed
the kit?

DICK TAYLOR: Would you recommend TRF’s kit, just their TO bearing, or some
other combination?  Is this the bearing that requires a counter spring on
the slave?

MARK BRADAKIS: Great story. Too bad you had to disassemble everything a
second time after hearing the crunching sounds. Do you recommend TRF kit or
something else?

TIMOTHY HOLBROOK: Yes, I’m aware of the importance of proper alignment and
will ensure that the studs and bolts are properly in place.

Thanks again to all. This is a very helpful resource to have.

Bob Fabie
Fredericksburg, VA



On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 1:13 PM Timothy Holbrook <tjh173 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Bob,
>
> Something that is VERY important is ensuring you have got all of the
> correct bolts in place for the bell housing (that is, the bolts that hold
> the transmission to the engine) and you put the right bolts in the right
> holes.  Several of the bolts are actually "locating pins". They are a
> specific diameter with a shoulder (none-threaded portion) and must go in
> the specific proper holes.  These ensure proper alignment of the trans and
> engine, and therefore also ensure proper alignment of the throwout bearing
> and pressure plate.  Cheap insurance - buy all new bolts so you know you've
> got the correct proper bolts, and spend time carefully ensuring you put the
> right bolts in the right holes.
>
> Regards,
> Tim Holbrook
> 1971 TR6 (which went through 3 throwout bearings in 1999 when I was daily
> driving it)
>
> On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 06:35:58 PM EDT, rmf3860 rmf3860 <
> bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Fellow Enthusiasts,
>
> I know this is an old topic, but products and user experiences change over
> time, so in the midst of my engine/trans rebuild, I thought it best to get
> the group’s current collective wisdom.
>
> My current set up (which I intend to replace) is a Luk disc, pressure
> plate and RHP T/O bearing. The T/O bearing has left an indentation on the
> pressure plate fingers. There’s no more than 5,000 miles on the clutch
> system.
>
> While idling with the clutch out, there was always a whine-which I believe
> was the TO bearing spinning against the pressure plate’s straight fingers.
> The initial clutch engagement was somewhat sudden, not smooth.
>
> What are your experiences and recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, VA
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