What is the story with these?

The only cltuch release bearing I am familiar with is the one in B-series engines - this had a graphite ring.

The one in the 4 speed gearbox looks like it is bearing race so it better - is that how the standard part was or is it an upgraded part?

Who sells this part? (I think it would be a good idea to replace it whilst the engine is out.

It seems to locate using to tabs in the clutch release arm but can be easily displaced - is there some trick to keep it in place?

Don;t want to fit engine to find the bearing is out of place - the clutch release arm is a bit flakey in the way it has a slot that locates in a headed pin, again it looks like it s too easy for this to drop out of place.

Get a new one from http://burtonpower.co.uk/ or your local motorfactor. Ball race is standard.

The new one should be a positive click-fit in the clutch release arm.

If your clutch release arm is worn then weld and file it perhaps or see me. I've a couple spare. I haven't seen one that had significant wear though.


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Bearbox? Is that one of them there humane bear trap thingies?

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Originally posted by Dave Ashurst

The new one should be a positive click-fit in the clutch release arm.

If your clutch release arm is worn then weld and file it perhaps or see me. I've a couple spare. I haven't seen one that had significant wear though.

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Release arm does simply sit with the pin in the slot. (There should be a plastic sleeve on the pin to reduce rattle and make it look even less secure)
Once the release bearing is clipped to the release arm the arm will no longer move far enough away from the pin to drop off it. Sounds very insecure but it has worked fine on millions of fords for years.

I don't doubt Ford got it right - once hte release bearing and clutch is in place, the release bearing will hold the amr in place.


..... so does anyone have one of the the plastic clips going spare or else can post a photo of one?