There was a lengthy discussion of this issue not too long ago. You might
want to check the archive to get the whole story.
<http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=mgs>
My impression of the consensus was "don't do it -- stick with the carbon
bearing", but I won't bore everyone with the arguments and
counter-arguments. Suffice it to say that, not every new-fangled
"improvement" is necessarily a good investment.
Stuart Keen had this to say:
>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, as well as problems installing
>this in the MGA and MGB. I would be interested in any "stories" or
>experience, pro or con, that anyone has had with the metal bearings in
>any vehicle. My engine is out so now is the time to determine if a
>change should be made. Thanks
>
>Stu Keen
>1951 MGTD MkII
>
>simbafish@home.com
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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