H&H Model A motor thrust bearing issue

[d.j. moordigian]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

How much pressure did disengaging the clutch put on the crankshaft on those Jags? Or are you talking about an automatic transmission? What is it on a Model A?

Gez,..I don't know, it's hydraulic for the standard transmissions. Same block/
crank set-up for the automatics,..sedan's and E-types. As an after thought,
the Jag's weight more, so the clutch has to be stronger (heaver springs) than
the A's.

I think the big deal is taking it out of gear at stop lights, any std. transmission
cars, too save the thrust..

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by d.j. moordigian

Gez,..I don't know, it's hydraulic for the standard transmissions. Same block/
crank set-up for the automatics,..sedan's and E-types. As an after thought,
the Jag's weight more, so the clutch has to be stronger (heaver springs) than
the A's.

I think the big deal is taking it out of gear at stop lights, any std. transmission
cars, too save the thrust..

I've seen people do that and I shudder. Some even use the clutch to hold the car on an up grade. They have no clue!

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I've seen people do that and I shudder. Some even use the clutch to hold the car on an up grade. They have no clue!

What's wrong with putting the trans in neutral and taking your foot off the clutch at stoplights? This way you're not wearing out the thrust bearing, nor the throw out bearing, nor the pilot bearing. Plus, your left leg gets a rest!

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

What's wrong with putting the trans in neutral and taking your foot off the clutch at stoplights? This way you're not wearing out the thrust bearing, nor the throw out bearing, nor the pilot bearing. Plus, your left leg gets a rest!

I think we have different interpretations of a previous post. I took it to mean that it was important to put the car in neutral and take your foot off the clutch. (That's what I do.) I was referring to those who sit there for the whole lights cycle with their foot on the clutch, some even stopping the car rolling backwards by riding the clutch.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by d.j. moordigian

Gez,..I don't know, it's hydraulic for the standard transmissions. Same block/
crank set-up for the automatics,..sedan's and E-types. As an after thought,
the Jag's weight more, so the clutch has to be stronger (heaver springs) than
the A's.

I think the big deal is taking it out of gear at stop lights, any std. transmission
cars, too save the thrust..

i sit at stop light in neutral hear, good thing to do. the lights are so long, when you get a green light 6 cars go through the
red

[Phil Brown]

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Originally Posted by Brendan

i sit at stop light in neutral hear, good thing to do. the lights are so long, when you get a green light 6 cars go through the
red

Same here, use that few seconds to putting the car in gear to let the red light runners through