Hydraulic release bearing, advice needed

[EdMorris]

I was looking at some of the extra boxes that came with my engine and noticed that I have an hydraulic release bearing included. Great, I think? Anyone have any experience of fitting one of these? I have some instructions, but they are very technical. Not a problem, but first off, I need to know what standard hardware I need to install before the bearing goes on the input shaft. Any help greatly received.

 

Here's a pic of the standard stuff, http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_J_1995_TOYOTA_SUPRA_JZA80-ALFVZ_3101.html

 

And some info on the hydraulic bearing, http://www.racingclutches.com/product.phtml?p=52&cat_key=89 - from this link you can also view the detailed fitting instructions that came included.

[Tricky-Ricky]

Looks to me like as long as it can project through the bell housing and can be securely fixed in a non preloaded position it should be quite straight forward.

[garethr]

I was looking at some of the extra boxes that came with my engine and noticed that I have an hydraulic release bearing included. Great, I think? Anyone have any experience of fitting one of these? I have some instructions, but they are very technical. Not a problem, but first off, I need to know what standard hardware I need to install before the bearing goes on the input shaft. Any help greatly received.

 

Here's a pic of the standard stuff, http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_J_1995_TOYOTA_SUPRA_JZA80-ALFVZ_3101.html

 

And some info on the hydraulic bearing, http://www.racingclutches.com/product.phtml?p=52&cat_key=89 - from this link you can also view the detailed fitting instructions that came included.

 

There's some information and pictures in this thread on Club Lexus (1UZ and 6-speed Getrag with a Quartermaster hydraulic bearing in a Lexus SC400).

 

Might be worth searching the Lextreme and v-eight.com forums as well.

[EdMorris]

There's some information and pictures in this thread on Club Lexus (1UZ and 6-speed Getrag with a Quartermaster hydraulic bearing in a Lexus SC400). Might be worth searching the Lextreme and v-eight.com forums as well.

Thanks for the info. I'll check those forums. Cheers.

[Chris Wilson]

I have done quite a few conversions and will be doing this on my Skyline shortly. Just ask what you need to know and I'll try and help. If it's involved I'd rather you rang me, to save hours of typing

 

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[EdMorris]

I have done quite a few conversions and will be doing this on my Skyline shortly. Just ask what you need to know and I'll try and help. If it's involved I'd rather you rang me, to save hours of typing 07971952084

Thank Chris. I'll call you about this on tuesday.

[cowboy bebop]

Hey Ed,

 

The forums beat me to the punch. The link on Club Lexus has a good write up with good pics on how to install the floating throwout.

 

Thanks!!

 

Eric

[EdMorris]

I'm just being impatient as I want to get on and finish the project

[Chris Wilson]

I think we covered this pretty fully on the phone today Ed, but this thread of mine may help:

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=166672&page=2

 

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[EdMorris]

Thanks Chris, those pictures are a help. Using a straight edge on the bellhousing face is a good idea. Cheers for advice on the phone too.

 

I think I'm going to have a go at fitting this as its been supplied to me and will work with the clutch. If I have problems making a custom mount for the bearing, I may try a different type. I've also spoken to the chap on the club lexus forum who has done the exact same conversion with the same components. He says that as long as the bearing is centered and fixed to the bellhousing face, it should be fine. He reports no problems or excessive wear on the clutch fingers.