Hydraulic throw out bearing

[jeepguy1948]

Has anybody used a hydraulic throw out bearing in their model A?

[CWPASADENA]

Why?

I definitely would not want to complicate things.

The Model A Throw out bearing works just fine as it is.

My opinion,

Chris W.

[Chris Haynes]

What is a hydraulic throw out bearing?

[Patrick L.]

I think he means hydraulic clutch linkage.

[old ugly]

a hydraulic throw out bearing would probably work just fine.

if there is a need for it. maybe building a low speedster that the peddles have to be relocated or some sort of different application. but for the peddles in the stock location the original style work quite well.

are you building something weird? what is it?

[Y-Blockhead]

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I have not used a hydraulic throwout bearing in a Model A but I did use one in a '38 PU with an engine transplant, a '57 T-Bird Y-Block of course.

Simplified the clutch setup hugely in this installation as the mechanical clutch linkage wanted to interfere with everything and there wasn't enough room for a slave cylinder.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

What is a hydraulic throw out bearing?

Here's a picture.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

Why?

I definitely would not want to complicate things.

The Model A Throw out bearing works just fine as it is.

My opinion,

Chris W.

It would make it easier to depress the clutch for someone who has leg issues. I don't know if that is the reason the OP asked the question tho.

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Here's a picture.

OH OK.

As Emily Litella would say, "never mind".

[katy]

Where ya going to find one to fit?

[old ugly]

Originally Posted by katy

Where ya going to find one to fit?

he shouldn't have too much of an issue finding one, most newer vehicles use them.
maybe 3/4 truck
the bearing retainer snout diameter is the first thing to fit.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by '28 RPU

Has anybody used a hydraulic throw out bearing in their model A?

Yes, a couple of them. They work good with a T5.

[nkaminar]

Bob C, You are making me feel old. The hydraulic clutches I am familiar with use a master cylinder and a slave cylinder outside the bell housing. It basically just replaces the mechanical linkage. Cannot remember the last one I worked on, maybe in the 50's or 60's.

[Synchro909]

IMO, there is nothing wrong with Henry's setup, even for those with leg strength issues. Since we have to modify the arm on the lower shaft anyway (for RHD), I make it a bit longer so that the pedal pressure is less. I wouldn't bother with hydraulics when something simpler will do the job just as well.

[jeepguy1948]

I agree, there is nothing wrong with Henry's set up unless it's in the way (as was suggested above). This was largely a hypothetical question, something to file away for possible future use. I only recently became aware the such a thing existed. For reasons I don't have space or time to get into here, I was investigating a hydraulic clutch but quickly realized that there was not a reasonable way to deal with the slave cylinder. Just to remind everybody, it's my car I can do what I want to with it and I don't have to justify it with anybody (with the possible exception of my wife).

[jeepguy1948]

To those of you that answered my question, Thank You!

[CWPASADENA]

Originally Posted by '28 RPU

Just to remind everybody, it's my car I can do what I want to with it and I don't have to justify it with anybody (with the possible exception of my wife).

I agree,

If your name is on the registration, then you are authorized to do with your car what you want to.

Others, including me, may have our own opinions but in the end, it is your call.

Chris W.

[gdmn852]

Hello, many foreign cars I owned have hydraulic clutch setup from factory , MG , Porsche, Subaru,probably needed due to lack of space and that’s just how they are built .Didn’t really see a big difference between the two.still have to have some free play to keep from throw out bearing from riding clutch. I could see someone mounting one for a heavy loaded pressure plate, a friend of mine has a muscle car that needs it can hardly depress clutch, not that much fun to drive in heavy traffic.

[katy]

If one has a "hydraulic throw out bearing" and needs to replace the clutch, the throw out bearing should be replaced at the same time. Don't ask.

[jeepguy1948]

Pete, thanks for he positive response. I would think that the same one you used for the T5 would work on the A transmission, they have the same O.D. don't they?

Don