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Aok · 02-18-2013, 12:37 PM

I am in the process of replacing my engine have a new throw out bearing but not sure about the hub it has some wear in the center where the bearing rides and has more wear on top then bottom. The back 1/4" or so where the bearing starts to get snug seems ok but not sure about band in the middle.
I see the vendors sell a replacement hub but as there is sometimes problem with repro parts again not sure if I am better to keep the original.
here is a photo of mine hub the band in the center is where the wear is

Russ/40 · 02-18-2013, 12:45 PM

That looks normal, as it is only the inner third or so that is big enough for a press fit. Done intentionally.

jimvette59 · 02-18-2013, 02:14 PM

[QUOTE=Aok;594945]I am in the process of replacing my engine have a new throw out bearing but not sure about the hub it has some wear in the center where the bearing rides and has more wear on top then bottom. The back 1/4" or so where the bearing starts to get snug seems ok but not sure about band in the middle.
I see the vendors sell a replacement hub but as there is sometimes problem with repro parts again not sure if I am better to keep the original.
here is a photo of mine hub the band in the center is where the wear is

[/QUOTE

That under cut is for grease to get to the bearing retainer. Just make sure the T/O bearing is a press fit. Some T/O bearings had a grease fitting attached with a hose to the T/O bearing for lubrication.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-18-2013, 02:22 PM

Remember to grease each moning part, which includes the pressure plate fingers and the hooks on the return spring.

Hicktick · 02-18-2013, 02:42 PM

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I think Berts has originals, you might check with them .

02-18-2013, 12:37 PM	#1
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Throw out bearing hub wear ? I am in the process of replacing my engine have a new throw out bearing but not sure about the hub it has some wear in the center where the bearing rides and has more wear on top then bottom. The back 1/4" or so where the bearing starts to get snug seems ok but not sure about band in the middle. I see the vendors sell a replacement hub but as there is sometimes problem with repro parts again not sure if I am better to keep the original. here is a photo of mine hub the band in the center is where the wear is

02-18-2013, 12:45 PM	#2
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Throw out bearing hub wear ? That looks normal, as it is only the inner third or so that is big enough for a press fit. Done intentionally.

02-18-2013, 02:14 PM	#3
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,330	Re: Throw out bearing hub wear ? [QUOTE=Aok;594945]I am in the process of replacing my engine have a new throw out bearing but not sure about the hub it has some wear in the center where the bearing rides and has more wear on top then bottom. The back 1/4" or so where the bearing starts to get snug seems ok but not sure about band in the middle. I see the vendors sell a replacement hub but as there is sometimes problem with repro parts again not sure if I am better to keep the original. here is a photo of mine hub the band in the center is where the wear is [/QUOTE That under cut is for grease to get to the bearing retainer. Just make sure the T/O bearing is a press fit. Some T/O bearings had a grease fitting attached with a hose to the T/O bearing for lubrication.

02-18-2013, 02:22 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Throw out bearing hub wear ? Remember to grease each moning part, which includes the pressure plate fingers and the hooks on the return spring.

02-18-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
Hicktick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hickory Tavern , SC Posts: 422	Re: Throw out bearing hub wear ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think Berts has originals, you might check with them .