I too have heard many complaints of premature failure on current
reproductions. I think the only one I would trust is the Borg and
Beck, but I'm not sure if they are sold separately from their clutch
kit. Just be aware if you go for a used one, that there are 3
different ones; 948, 1098 and 1275 are unique per application, both
with regard to carbon thickness and I believe pivot offset as well.
Gerard
On Nov 28, 2011, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:43:00 -0800
> From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
> To: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Throw-out bearing
> Message-ID: <1201826243.20111127134300 at pacifier.com>
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> Hello Michael,
>
> It is my understanding that the newer ones just don't last as
> long as the OEM stuff. I don't know if it's the quality of the
> carbon, (jeepers, how can one skimp on a basic element?) or the
> thickness supplied or what but you are not the first to complain
> abut the short life new T.O. Bearings. Many people have said that
> they have NEVER worn out an OEM one. Try to locate an old one,
> as from what I've heard old, used ones will outlast the new ones
> being supplied today.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing"
>
> * "Henry the Eighth!" said Tom unthinkingly.
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