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n1
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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2023 6:35 am    Post subject: Throw out bearing opinions please Reply with quote

The new throw out bearing looks a little different. The ring that spins is thicker/wider. Should I put it in? The old bearing (the bottom one in the pics) spins really well and doesn't make any sound when spun by hand.
On the other hand... The engine is out.
71 Ghia 1600 dp

Thanks for your opinions. I want to get the engine back in and drive.


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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2023 2:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Throw out bearing opinions please Reply with quote

I would run it if it fits the fork and trans shaft. If you choose to reuse the old bearing get an old pot or can and heat some wheel bearing grease until liquid and soak the bearing in it (give it a few twists to lube the bearings), remove and let it cool then wipe it down.
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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2023 4:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Throw out bearing opinions please Reply with quote

Blue Print is an arm of the Bilstein group so 'should' be good quality, but I haven't used one myself.
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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2023 1:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Throw out bearing opinions please Reply with quote

Thanks. I put it in yesterday and it fit perfect. I got from cip1.
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