John, thanks, I think I'll do just that.
Do you happen to recall whether you used the top or bottom hole on the
lever to attach the front end of the spring?
I appreciate your help, Tom
> [Original Message]
> From: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
> To: <tomislav.marincic@earthlink.net>
> Cc: 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/4/2009 4:59:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Gunst Bearing Experiences?
>
> I used the 15mm from the original instruction and have had no trouble
> with squealing whatsoever. I would go with least preload to start and
> add more only if needed. John Mitchell 76 TR6 72 STag
>
> Tomislav Marincic wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm installing the external spring for the Gunst throw-out bearing in
my TR6, and I'm a little concerned about the amount of tension specified in
the most recent instructions.
> >
> > The original German instructions, available at the Buckeye Triumphs web
site, specify stretching the spring 15mm to supply pretension. My written
instructions from TRF called for 25mm, but I talked with Dave Swauger
yesterday about a related issue, and he told me TRF now recommends 30mm,
and using the bottom lever arm hole instead of the top, as originally
specified.
> >
> > I'm worried about frying my thrust bearings in short order with that
much preload. 30mm of stretch produces a lot of preload, and using the
bottom lever hole increases the effect at the TOB further. Is it really
necessary?
> >
> > Has anyone out there got some first-hand experience at a lower preload
level? Was the TOB chirping or causing other problems?
> >
> > TIA, Tom
> > CC55483L
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