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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>After installing a Denis Welch Ball Race Release Bearing, I would never go back to using a graphite release bearing which is essentially designed to wear-out unlike the DW item.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.bighealey.co.uk/austin-healey/clutch-1">https://www.bighealey.co.uk/austin-healey/clutch-1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>John<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Simon Lachlan via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 4, 2026 12:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Bob Spidell' <bspidell@comcast.net>; healeys@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Noise on engaging clutch<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Yes, I’ve heard that. I looked into my files and that bearing is about 18 months old. Just long enough for a dud to play up….?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Simon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;font-size:pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bob Spidell via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> 04 August 2026 19:14<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Noise on engaging clutch<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-GB>I recall there was a bad batch of the graphite release 'bearings.' If one was badly chipped it may cause such symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>On 8/4/2026 9:29 AM, Hank Leach via Healeys wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>I'm assuming that this is the standard B&B spring clutch and not the later diaphragm clutch found in the BJ7-8.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>When you did the install 18 mo. ago did you by any chance hang up on the PP upon offering up the unit to the pilot beating. In other words, did you have difficulty moving the trans exactly centered forward and home without any resistance? Hitting something?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>The center yoke of the pressure plate is suspended and if you hit one of the hangers it can later manifest into a misalignment and noise at the TO bearing. Feeling it in the pedal is a clue. If it was a later diaphragm clutch and has a broken finger you definitely get pedal vibration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>One other "test"... upon driving; is the noise (vibration) better or worse when in OD or direct?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Probably should not drive it much until issue is found but I'm afraid to say it may involve R & R of the unit.Hank<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "Alan Seigrist" <a href="mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com"><healey.nut@gmail.com></a> <br>To: <a href="mailto:simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com"><simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com></a> <br>Cc: <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a> <br>Sent: August 4, 2026 at 7:24 AM PDT <br>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Noise on engaging clutch <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Simon - <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Your email is a little confusing - a couple quick questions:<br><br>1) Does the clutch make the noise while your foot is on the clutch? While your foot is on the clutch does it do it if the car is in gear?, or not in gear, or both?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>2) are there some pinging or slapping noises one you have full let the clutch out, or does it only make noise when your are shifting?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>Alan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB>On Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 8:18</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-GB>AM Simon Lachlan via Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p><span lang=EN-GB>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>I need advice regarding a new issue pertaining to my clutch/gearbox. At least that is my understanding. By “clutch/gearbox”, I include master and slave cylinders….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Car is UK RHD A-H3000 MkII BT7.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Has marginally lightened flywheel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Centre shift.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Clutch plate is about 18 months old. Not gone long distance nor been thrashed around.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Noise is not related to engine speed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>I did some tests in my backyard……<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>I made a few notes:-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Reverse out into backyard…..no problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Back and forward in first and reverse about 5 times then the noise starts in both gears.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>It is a harsh rubbing/grating noise, accompanied by a vibration which I can feel in clutch foot. I get impression that it’s down low on rhs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Can feel vibration in my clutch foot when the noise is happening.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Noise happens as I lift clutch foot to engage reverse or first. (Didn’t try 2<sup>nd</sup>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Noise stops once I lift foot all the way and engage gear whereupon car drives normally ie noise only happens when in process of engaging gear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>There is no noise or vibration when car is in neutral.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Noise does not occur every time. Most times.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Now, my belief is that this may be something to do with the carbon “release bearing”. Maybe not wear because it’s pretty new but maybe because it’s not engaging fully or it’s not aligned right. I’m thinking about slave cylinder or master cylinder issues but they’re pretty new as well. Can’t speak for the flexible hose going to slave as I’ve had so much, basically overdrive, issues in that area that I can’t recall the minor parts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>I absolutely dread having to take the gearbox out AGAIN and am hopeful that it won’t be necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Any ideas??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN-GB>Yours hopefully, Simon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-GB>_______________________________________________<br>Support Team.Net <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Suggested annual donation $12.75<br><br>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys" target="_blank">http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys</a> <a href="http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys</a><br><br><a href="mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">Healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys</a><br><br>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com" target="_blank">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p><pre><span lang=EN-GB>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB>Support Team.Net <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB>Suggested annual donation $12.75<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys">http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys</a> <a href="http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys">http://autox.team.net/archive/healeys</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><a href="mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net">Healeys@autox.team.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys">http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bspidell@comcast.net">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bspidell@comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></pre></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>