clutch issues

I just tried to put a new throwout bearing in place for the 359. Imagine my confusion when the bearing posts did not line up with the arms of the clutch forks.

I used a Sachs #111 141 165a which I was told fits 69 and above type 1's.

Look at the photos and see if you can figure out whats the deal? Did my IRS tranny gut put a new tpe of clutch fork or is this modified from the rotary engine that used to occupy this space??

Michael

you have the wrong T/O Bearing you need part# 113 141 165B

also when you use 113 141 165B make sure you remove the center ring on your pressure plate.

ok, second silly question...how do I remove the center ring? Just pry it out? And the 165B..that is a T/O bearing for a ? I just need the nomenclature to get it straight in my head...


Michael

Michael,

There are 2 types of rings on the pressure plate. One that is held in by a spring clip on the back side, and one that has a solid ring clip that is pressed on. You'll have to look to see which style you have.

To remove the pressed on style, you have to pull the pressure plate. You can remove the spring clip style this way too, but it can also be done without pulling the pressure plate. We have a paint can opener, bent to 45* at the end (about 1-1.5"), that you can fish through the center of the ring and pop the clip off...

The T/O pictured is for an early style box that doesn't have the sleeve around the shaft. The 165B that Greg mentioned is made to ride the sleeve. Also the 165B will have the clips built in, rather than separate pieces that you have to install.