Clutches - what pressure plate with what throwout bearing

65beeter · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

If anybody ever needs this, Kennedy sells the part themselves. However, I placed an ad here on the Samba looking for one and recieved no less than 20 replies in less than an hour! So they are out there and readily available. Thanks Samba

Stuggi · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:29 am Post subject:

I have an even older clutch with the "three arms", with the "old" throwout bearing, but it has no centering ring. Should it be like this or is my clutch fubar-ed?
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Russ Wolfe · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:23 pm Post subject:

The one on the left is fubared. The one on the right is how it should be for a 70.
And for the nit pickers, yes, the one on the left is 180mm. It was the first one I saw.

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Torkman · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

Anybody have a centering ring for a Kennedy Stage 1? I have a 68 Tranny with the early TOB and bought an engine that came with the Kennedy Stage 1 but it does not have the centering ring (must have been removed in that the engine came out of a 74 Thing.) Will pay for shipping.

Also, I have heard that if the pressure plate is not removed by taking each bolt out a little at a time, the PP may warp. I did not take off the PP, it was off when I picked up the engine. Anyway to test/check the PP to see if it is OK?
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Otisfootball · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:44 pm Post subject: 1970 Convertible

Not being a mechanic by any means, however trying to learn...I bought a 70 convertible and the clutch made a horrible grinding noise and didn't engage. After pushing it to the nearest shop they attempted to fix the bug. Now the clutch makes a weak whiny noise when pushed in and shifting to third gear is a pain (with noise). Anyone have thoughts about what they did wrong, so I can fix it?

Exact words from the mechanic were, "Old parts with new parts..."

My thought is he put the old parts in without the center piece.

The bill was paid by the seller since it happened so fast after the sell...Also, I'm dropping the bug off next week for work on the emissons that failed a New Jersey inspection and I need the lingo for the clutch if possible to kill two tasks at once.

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WAYNE HENSON · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:58 am Post subject: TRANNYS AND CLUTCHES

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Wilfredo R · Samba Member Joined: May 26, 2008 Posts: 238

Could i use the late throwout bearing on a 1974 Super Beetle?

Glenn · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Throwout Bearing

2002sportside · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: Throwout Bearing

Wilfredo R · Samba Member Joined: May 26, 2008 Posts: 238

Ok, thanks guys, really appreciate it

chi-townbug · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: Clutches and throw out bearings

I am having difficulty installing the engine. Everything looks to be lined up properly but the engine will not slide on as it is described in the two repair manuals I have. The throw out bearing became un attached from the springs that hold it in place on the clutch lever, which is why I thought the engine would not slide in. Researching this forum to find out what I was doing incorrect, I came upon the pictures posted by Glenn in Dec. of 2005 on this subject. The pictures leave me a bit more confused. The photos posted by Glen show a Centering sleeve for the late models. My 73 super does not have a centering sleeve. Is there anyone in the Northwest side of Chicago that can give me a hand?? you can reach me off line at [email protected]

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mnussbau · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject:

The '73 should not have a centering ring. The photos he posted show an early style (with centering ring) and late style (without). Yours sounds like it's the late style. You have to make sure the throwout bearing is the correct type, and that you have the late model sleeve as well.
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Stuggi · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject:

neverlift · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

Ok I have read the posts and am still lost. I have a sandrail that im trying to finish. I had it working good untill I pushed the clutch pedal too far and cut the springs that held the throw out bearing. Its a dp1600 and irs tranny. dont know the years. Here are some pics. I have jamar pedals with a hyd slave cylinder. Im going to make a stop for the pedal so I dont cut the clips again. But im lost on the center ring stuff. Thanks for any help.

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wompninja · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

^^^ you need the centering ring on your pressure plate. ^^^^^

wompninja · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

Any tricks for putting on the centering ring?

aircooledfever07 · Samba Member Joined: August 13, 2007 Posts: 13

I just checked my Trans and it has the earlier t/o bearing but has the three holes tapped for the later t/o bearing guide sleeve. Looks like maybe the t/o bearing was changed out to the older style?? If thats the case, should I buy a guide sleeve and change back the t/o bearing to the late style? Sounds like the late style doesn't have as many problems as the early style?? I haven't bought a clutch or pressure plate yet, so that wont be an issue.

drift-monkey · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject:

hi there guys im new to this forum and my dad has just got back into beach buggies and weve been trying to find out why the clutch when engaging makes a noise and ive read on this post that u cant use a early throwout baering with a 1600clutch and flywheel which he currently has in his vw, what would he have to change to allow him to still keep the new clutch and pressure plate he has but to still make the throwout bearing work without failure???
anyhelp appreciated , cheers


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