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Bugeye Throwout Bearing

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paulsherman

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I am about to install a 1275 in my Bugeye. I am not sure of the condition but was told by the person I bought it from, 6 or 7 years ago that it runs fine, so will go with that for now. It also had a transmission attached. But before I install it, I have seperated the trans, to check condition of the clutch plate and the throwout bearing. As I pulled it apart, I noticed that the throwout bearing does not turn freely. Recalling many moons back, I think the throwout bearing should turn. AM I RIGHT ON THIS? Next I will make sure the clutch plate is not fused to the pressure plate. If I have to remove and replace the clutch plate, can I just make (turn) an alignment tool on my wood lathe? I can buy one, but just asking.

Thank you
 
bearing.jpgSome throwout bearings are Carbon and do not turn, some are actual bearings i believe.
 
Lord knows I changed enough of those carbon ones in shops over the years. The old adage, at a stop, put it in neutral and get yer foot off the clutch pedal really means it!
If I recall...and this was probably an MGA....you couldn't just swap out the throwout bearing. Had to have a matching pressure plate and fingers.
If you have an old junk transmission or parts, save an input shaft. No better alignment tool than that!
Dave
 
Paul, I often don't bother with alignment tool. If you #1 cut a couple of long guide bolts to fit the transmission attachment holes #2 Eyeball the clutch plate centering and leave the pressure plate loose enough that the clutch plate can move. #3 Slide the transmission into place to ensure that the clutch plate is in the correct spot then carefully remove it. #4 Tighten the pressure plate bolts and bolt up the transmission.

Kurt.
 
For a one shot clutch alignment tool even a wood dowel wrapped with electricians tape works pretty well. Some parts stores still rent/lend a universal tool.
 
Because I am the: JACK OF ALL TRADES, MASTER OF NONE, I turned an alignment tool on my wood lathe. Worked just fine, so will put it all together today and proceed to the next task (whatever the **** it is).
 
paulsherman said:
Because I am the: JACK OF ALL TRADES, MASTER OF NONE, I turned an alignment tool on my wood lathe. Worked just fine, so will put it all together today and proceed to the next task (whatever the **** it is).
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maybe getting the splinters out of the bellhousing? :devilgrin:
 
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