Throw out bearing

Brianfrench65

Brianfrench65

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Does the throw out bearing just friction fit into the throw out bearing housing? Mine seeme to be a loose fit to the housing, and the new bearing is so stiff, that the whole bearing spins in the housing, when I depress the clutch pedal.

I am seeking guidance please.

Thank You.
 
If the bearing is that loose then probably the hub should be replaced, or, a couple rows of ***** punches will tighten it up.
The bearing may be a bit stiff at first, but, once it starts to spin it should spin quite easily.
How was old bearing ? And how tight was it to the hub ?
 
Are you saying that the whole bearing is spinning on this hub???
 

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The old bearing spins but has spots where it hangs up. The fit to the housing is about the same.

Yes, the entire bearing spins in the housing. The new bearing is so stiff, that is where it has the least friction.

Should I remove one of the bearing shields (inside one) then clean and repack the bearing? The grease might be crusty?

Then, maybe some punch points might do the trick.

Thank you.
 
The grease in a new bearing shouldn't have had time to get crusty. Sounds like you have a defective new bearing then.
It a bearing doesn't spin freely/smoothly then I wouldn't use it.
 
The new bearing is sticky. Turning it is tough. There are no markings on the bearing. The box is a used box cut and glued up, professionaly, but no markings. The bearing is wrapped in anti corrosion paper, written in English. I do think the bearing is junk. I'll be returning it next week. I bought it from a local model A supplier in Massachusetts.

Thank you very much for your guidance.

Thank You; Brian
 

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The new bearing is sticky. Turning it is tough. There are no markings on the bearing. The box is a used box cut and glued up, professionaly, but no markings. The bearing is wrapped in anti corrosion paper, written in English. I do think the bearing is junk. I'll be returning it next week. I bought it from a local model A supplier in Massachusetts.

Thank you very much for your guidance.

Thank You; Brian
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Had the same thing and the same worry, it worked fine and continues to do so.
 
doesn't look like a quality bearing from this distance. Given the difficulty of getting at the TO bearing, you generally want the best you can get.
What brand is Joe selling up there anyway? Federal Mogul is marked
 
It is important that the bearing not turn on the collar. If it does, it will rapidy wear the collar and get worse.
 
First, Brian, if you don't have a wheel bearing packer, take it to someone & HAVE THEM PACK IT. It "might" just be old grease that has become "lumpy"----As they pack it, he old grease will be forced out. It won't harm it & you can still return it, if it doesn't "smooth out".
Bill W.
 
BILL WILLIAMSON said:
First, Brian, if you don't have a wheel bearing packer, take it to someone & HAVE THEM PACK IT. It "might" just be old grease that has become "lumpy"----As they pack it, he old grease will be forced out. It won't harm it & you can still return it, if it doesn't "smooth out".
Bill W.
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Bill; good advise, thank you very much.

Thank you.
 
Just in case anyone is wondering (someone asked a year ago) the bearing side facing the cement in #13 is the side that touches the pressure plate fingers.
 
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