[Fot] TR 6 RELEASE BEARINGS

[Walter Hollowell]

 Another issue for consideration is thrust washer wear as well as wear on
the release fingers on the clutch pressure plate. But back to the thrust
washer, constant pressure, even slight, increases heat, friction and wear.
Once the rear most thrust washer wears too much then the inside thrust
washer slips out of place and is found laying in the bottom of the oil pan
that you took off to figure out why you have a connecting rod sticking out
of the side of your engine block. 
This is why I had Ron Meek developed for me a 360 degree thrust washer as
described on page 144 of Kas Kastner's book Historical & Technical Guide for
Triumph Cars
Walt Hollowell
Abq., NM

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FoT

Does anyone have experience using the Gunst Throw-out bearing system? Just
wondering how well it will withstand continuous high RPM spinning, since it
is always in contact with the clutch fingers. 

The makers must be proud of it due to the fact it is three times the cost of
a "standard" release bearing. Much appreciated, Mark Oldspeed 72

" Money can't buy you happiness, but it can take you to places where you can
find it for yourself" Lou Holtz after signing his first contract at Notre
Dame. 
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