[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 1, Issue 145

[AMfoto1 at aol.com]

Hi Aaron,
 
Have you looked at the hydraulic clutch release kit that Herman at 
_www.hvdaconversions.com_ (http://www.hvdaconversions.com)  offers? 
 
You may not be aware of this alternative. Personally, I'd run something like 
the HVDA kit instead of a Gunst or stock TO bearing, no matter what clutch and 
pressure plate are in any TR2 through 6. It's more expensive, but this sort 
of release pretty much solves all the potential problems from linkage thru TO 
bearing, all in one shot.
 
Much as I like working with TRF, I don't think they offer a hydraulic release 
kit. HVDA's aren't the only ones, though. There are "universal" Tilton 
releases available, but some sort of adapter would need to be made up and you'd have 
to fiddle with shimming it just right.  
 
Last time I looked, I think _www.revingtontr.com_ 
(http://www.revingtontr.com)  in England was offering kits based on the Tilton. I know 
_www.cambridgemotorsport.com_ (http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com)  in England also offers a 
similar kit, not sure what hydraulic release they use. But, both these British 
suppliers are  pricey (partly due to the exchange rate... plus there is the cost 
of shipping... and in the case of Tilton-based kits I think you'd end up 
re-importing USA-made parts, adding to the cost). 
 
Other performance providers have kits, too. _www.racetorations.co.uk_ 
(http://www.racetorations.co.uk)  in England is a little cheaper than the other two 
British suppliers, but I don't know what their kit includes. 
_www.britishframeandengine.com_ (http://www.britishframeandengine.com)  in California may be 
able to help... Ken imports stuff from Darryl at Racetorations, among others?
 
On the East Coast, you might chat with John at Quantum Mechanics. 
 
Cheers!
 
 
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
amfoto1 at aol.com
'62 TR4 CT176092L
_http://www.triumphowners.com/640_ (http://www.triumphowners.com/640)   
(http://www.triumphowners.com/640) 

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While there have been many discussions regarding the TR6 clutch I dont recall 
this particular question being asked.? According to TRF web site:

"Joachim does not recommend using his throw-out bearing with Borg & Beck 
pressure plates or with any pressure plates having bent or "crooked" end on? 
spring fingers..."

Of course, I purchased a clutch set-up before being aware of this fact and, 
you guessed it, it is a Borg & Beck, and it has bent fingers.? What has been 
the experience of the list regarding this set-up?? Has anyone installed a Gunst 
bearing with a Borg & Beck pressure plate or another brand with bent fingers.? 
What was the result?? TRF suggest that LUK clutches are best with the Gunst 
Bearing.? For those running with the Gunst bearing what do you have installed 
for other components besides B&B and how is your set-up performing?
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