Paul, yes they are a Throw out and Slave all in one. The reason They
have been used over here so much is there was a lack of any alternatives
for a "bolt on" unit. Least until recently as listed below...
I have a Weber/McLeod I had one problem with it a few years back, but
RED at Weber replaced it with a newer version which addressed that
problem and I have not had any issues since though I don't have quite
the same # of miles on it just yet. On the old one the bearing retainer
let go so the bearing began moving around and squeaking..
I know they make units for a number of transmitions, give them or D&D a
call and they will take care of you. It you are using a T5 there is
another option depending on your tunel clearance. This is designed for
Ford T5,s but it might work on GM's also.
http://www.autoworks.cc/65-70%20ford_hydraulic_clutch_kits.htm
They are designed to put a T5 into a OLD mustang which are hydraulic
clutch like our MG's... If I was just starting my conversion this is
what I would use as they are cheaper than a HTOB and
servicable/adjustable without trans removal..
Larry
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Paul Hunt
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 8:17 AM
To: v8
Subject: Re: HTOBs
I've been seeing references to these Hydraulic Throw-Out Bearings (?)
for some time. Do they replace the standard carbon or roller bearing
type? Does it replace the external slave cylinder as well? Why do
people bother with them, given the number of apparent problems in
fitting and use, the cost - I see prices like $225 quoted for them as
opposed to about 12 UK quid for a carbon and 40 UK quid for a roller
bearing (V8 standard), and the fact that putting hydraulics inside the
bell-housing instead of outside is surely a retrograde step
maintenance-wise?
PaulH.
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