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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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How easy should the throw-out bearing slide on and off the clutch fork? The throw-out bearing slips right on and off mine. Initially I thought the tips of my retainer springs were worn, but I googled pictures, some spring were flat and others had pointed spring tips. See pic of mine.



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The throwout bearing isn't a tight fit at all. Just slides on and off.
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Originally Posted by toobroketoretire
The throwout bearing isn't a tight fit at all. Just slides on and off.
It slides right on, but if I'm not careful which way I orient the bellhousing, the throw-out bearing will slide off the clutch fork. Should it be that loose?
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wheatpj
It slides right on, but if I'm not careful which way I orient the bellhousing, the throw-out bearing will slide off the clutch fork. Should it be that loose?
The end of your fork is bent. You need to straighten it or replace it.
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Originally Posted by tracdogg2
The end of your fork is bent. You need to straighten it or replace it.
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Thanks, I will replace it.
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You can just buy the clip from Willcox instead of buying a new fork for a crispy hundred bill. I wish I'd known that when my clip broke
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Originally Posted by croaker
You can just buy the clip from Willcox instead of buying a new fork for a crispy hundred bill. I wish I'd known that when my clip broke
i saw the clip, but if the end of the fork is bent, it is probably best to replace it.

Thanks
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I looked all over wound up going GM for replacement
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I looked all over wound up going GM for replacement
I ordered one from Zips
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Ordered one from Summit Racing.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...ibanner=SREPD2
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I saw that one, but I was a concerned about the review. With the speed of Summit's shipping it will be to my house before Friday so I can set engine in car over the weekend. I may give it a try. Thanks
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You made the right choice, replacing the arm will give you piece of mind until your kids inherit the car from you. Just match them up before installing to be sure you have the right arm. Yours might have a slight bend and that does happen from years of use with a heavy pressure plate springs. Good luck.

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