Stu- The carbon bearing seems to be high friction. I find that I must
start the car with the clutch engaged and transmission in neutral, as
starting with the clutch disengaged seems to overburden the starting
system. Moreover, disengaging the clutch at idle may stall the engine, so
I find myself with a bit more foot and shift work than with say my
pickup. That seems to be the trade-off. The carbon bearing otherwise is
durable and trouble-free. -Curtis
On Wed, 1 Dec 1999, Stuart Keen wrote:
> I am contemplating installing a Moss steel roller bearing in place of
> the standard carbon throw out bearing on my MGTD. However, I have heard
> rumors of problems with this conversion. I would be interested in any
> "stories" or experience, pro or con, that anyone has had with the metal
> bearings.
>
> Stu Keen
> 1951 MGTD MkII
>
> simbafish@home.com
>
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