Erich, I have one in my T-5, and it is a McCloud (sp), and it has worked
flawlessly. Not cheap, but you can use the stock clutch mc.
Larry
Kathy and Erich Coiner wrote:
>I would like to hear about everyones experiences with hydraulic throwout
>bearings.
>
>I have been burned twice with the stock setup and I am leery of it.
>
>Let me elaborate.
>
>On two occasions, the clutch pedal began to feel really light application
>forces.
>On the 3rd or 4th push of the pedal, it went to the floor and a large cloud
>of smoke rose in the air. The car was then stuck in neutral no matter what
>position the shifter was in.
>
>The first time the problem became clear during teardown. The mounting
>bracket for the slave cylinder was a non standard POS that some DPO
>fabricated from 1/4 inch steel plate and a cutting torch. It bent and
>allowed the slave cylinder to hyper extend, spilling its fluid and then
>getting cocked and stuck with the clutch applied. I bought a stock bracket
>from Smitty and all was well for over a year.
>
>The second time it occured the symptoms were identical.
>When I tore it down, the bracket was in perfect condition. The release
>lever was in straight and good condition too. I never could find an
>explanation for this failure.
>
>I increased the length of the push rod as far as I dared and put it back
>together.
>It has worked without trouble for another year now. But still I worry.
>
>I now have the engine and trans out of the car for clutch replacement and
>this is the time to make a decision.
>
>Normally I lean to leaving things as stock as possible. But I hate that
>this area has given me trouble on multiple occassions.
>
>So is a hydraulic throwout bearing right for me?
>
>Erich
>ps the engine is still a 260 with 180 rwhp
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