[6pack] Thank You Re: Clutch Set Recommendations

[Greg Lemon]

I may be wrong, but I think the TRF Magic Clutch Kit has the slave cylinder
inside the bell housing.   I don't have one, have heard many say it is a
good kit, and I am sure it is, but that particular feature gives me a
little concern.


Greg Lemon
TR250

On Fri, Jun 18, 2021, 4:11 PM rmf3860 rmf3860 <bobfabie at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> 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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