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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 06:03 PM
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Is the plan what - to fix it - a 68 will have a real throw out bearing not the newer just they went to - but a moron could have converted it to the newer type as we convert newer ones to the early one - that is almost indestructible - i said almost morons can accomplish almost anything

exhaust off original primary has to come off later one just the derby cover to slack off the screw for the push rod

pop off the cover it may or may not have a kicker - if it has — hold the kicker when removing your wrist will thank you
 
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 09:42 AM
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The throwout bearing and slinger must still be attatched since I couldn't pull it out through the basket side. Would a bad-wornout throwout bearing make it hard to pull the clutch in?
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 10:27 AM
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Seen them wear the foot off the lever pad making it flat instead of a 1/2 round - no mechanical advantage does all kinds of things
 
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 11:20 AM
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Thanks, I'm gonna take off the kicker cover tonight and see what I find.
 
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