Randall,
An Excellent point!! Who can say that those "modern" parts will be available
for the ~45 years I have used the "stock" set up!
Jim Bauder
'58 TR3
Scottsdale, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Randall Young
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 9:57 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR3 Clutch
Bill Pugh wrote :
> I think you have done about all you can, but if it is a
> broken fork, I would like to suggest that you replace "everything"
> with Herman VanDenAkkers Hydraulic Throw Out Bearing. It eliminates
> the slave cylinder, clutch fork, and all the mechanicals inside the
> bell housing. Simple to install and...It Works...
But! Will it still work 40 years from now ? And, will it even be available
then, let alone sell as cheaply as the original components ?
Not bloody likely !
Randall
PS, Last time I talked to Herman about it, he said you have to pull the
transmission to adjust the hydraulic TOB for clutch wear, since it's done
with shims between the TOB & the gearbox housing. Granted it doesn't have
to be done very often, but ...
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