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To: Bob <Bob@itgonline.com>
Subject: rpm drop
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 20:27:10 -0800 (PST)
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
In-reply-to: <1997Dec10.155433.1767.72058@smtp.itgonline.com>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
On Wed, 10 Dec 1997, Bob wrote:

> I had purchased the new roller throw out bearing from MiniMania for my 
>standard
> LBC 4 speed.
> I will not be installing the four speed in my Bugeye because I have decided to
> install 
> the Rivergate 5 speed conversion.  I was wondering if any of the 
> list readers has experience with the roller bearing throw out.  Several days
> ago
> there was a discussion about RPM drop when the standard clutch bushing is
> engaged.  I have always
> experienced this drop also and was wondering if the roller eliminated the 
>drop.
> 
> Also I have not yet completed my restoration and was  wondering  if the roller
> bearing in the Rivergate conversion eliminates the RPM drop.

I just checked, there is no rpm drop whatsoever.  The only thing that
happens is that it gets a little quieter.  Less transmission rattle.


    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite


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