Quick clutch question.
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:05 pm
When I separated my engine/gearbox, I found that it was fitted with a 7.5" clutch, with a pressure plate without the triangular release collar (ie just bare diaphragm fingers). The release bearing is the flat faced type.
All my reading says it's a no-no to use a flat face release bearing without the corresponding triangular collar on the clutch diaphragm. I should either fit a round faced bearing or replace the pressure plate with one that has the triangular collar.
I've reassembled it all, but now looks like i might need to pull it apart again. Which is a pain. So I just thought I'd check whether anyone else is successfully running a flat faced release bearing against bare diaphragm fingers.
The clutch certainly seemed to work fine when I used it prior to disassembly.
Any advice appreciated
Robert
All my reading says it's a no-no to use a flat face release bearing without the corresponding triangular collar on the clutch diaphragm. I should either fit a round faced bearing or replace the pressure plate with one that has the triangular collar.
I've reassembled it all, but now looks like i might need to pull it apart again. Which is a pain. So I just thought I'd check whether anyone else is successfully running a flat faced release bearing against bare diaphragm fingers.
The clutch certainly seemed to work fine when I used it prior to disassembly.
Any advice appreciated
Robert