Jeff writes:
> When in neutral and clutch pedal is up there is a "noise". Some might
> call this a bad bearing if they heard it. When the clutch pedal is
> depressed, the noise disappears. (ah, the sound of silence).
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Jeff,
Normally If it's a throw-out bearing the noise will be present when you
DEPRESS the clutch. That's when this bearing is being used, and therefore
will make noise when bad. When the clutch pedal is at rest, and everything
is PROPERLY adjusted, this bearing does nothing but sit and wait till you
press the pedal again. The noise you describe sounds like either the input
shaft bearing or the counter shaft bearing (s) both of which will disappear
when you depress the clutch because these stop spinning. Either one is
reason to repair/replace, and fairly soon or other more sever (expensive)
damage WILL , not may, result. It's just a matter of time-
Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle, getting a V6 soon!)
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