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v8nut · 05-22-2017, 07:08 PM

I have to replace the clutch throwout bearing in my 1939 convertible sedan. Which way is easier, pull the engine or pull the rear end and transmission. ??? Jim in San Jose.

Kube · 05-22-2017, 07:16 PM

In my opinion? Pull the rear back a few inches. I've done quite literally a few dozen and have always found that to be the most efficient way.

Bursonaw · 05-22-2017, 07:40 PM

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I agree, after doing it about 15 times, pulling the rear end goes much easier. When I was drag racing mine many years ago I was able to do it in about 45 minutes. Now it takes me much longer, its getting harder to climb out from under the car these days. Good luck!

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05-22-2017, 07:08 PM	#1
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 205	Replacing a throwout bearing I have to replace the clutch throwout bearing in my 1939 convertible sedan. Which way is easier, pull the engine or pull the rear end and transmission. ??? Jim in San Jose.

05-22-2017, 07:16 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,856	Re: Replacing a throwout bearing In my opinion? Pull the rear back a few inches. I've done quite literally a few dozen and have always found that to be the most efficient way. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

05-22-2017, 07:40 PM	#3
Bursonaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 345	Re: Replacing a throwout bearing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree, after doing it about 15 times, pulling the rear end goes much easier. When I was drag racing mine many years ago I was able to do it in about 45 minutes. Now it takes me much longer, its getting harder to climb out from under the car these days. Good luck! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk