Throw out bearing

[Joe L.]

Re: Throw out bearing

Well, I just received my Rockauto ordered National throw out bearing. Guess what? MADE IN CHINA!! You just can’t win. A global economy. Regardless, this bearing IS going in. Gotta get this project DONE! Already purchased (4) 6” bolts to facilitate sliding the trans back. Jack J.

Jack------

I'm not surprised, at all. Many such parts for older applications, in particular, are being manufactured in China. There likely is not any US-based manufacturer for this part. So, if one wants a US-manufactured bearing, NOS may be the only way to go. However, remember what I mentioned previously: there are many levels of parts manufacturing in China (just as there are in the US). A tier 1 Chinese manufacturer is going to produce parts just as good as a US tier 1. If one does not believe that, don't buy a new car; they're loaded with tier 1 Chinese parts.

Out of curiosity, does the National bearing appear EXACTLY like the Sachs you got previously?

[Jack J.]

Re: Throw out bearing

Jack------

I'm not surprised, at all. Many such parts for older applications, in particular, are being manufactured in China. There likely is not any US-based manufacturer for this part. So, if one wants a US-manufactured bearing, NOS may be the only way to go. However, remember what I mentioned previously: there are many levels of parts manufacturing in China (just as there are in the US). A tier 1 Chinese manufacturer is going to produce parts just as good as a US tier 1. If one does not believe that, don't buy a new car; they're loaded with tier 1 Chinese parts.

Out of curiosity, does the National bearing appear EXACTLY like the Sachs you got previously?

[Joe L.]

Re: Throw out bearing

Can’t positively say Joe. The Sachs T.O. was sent back so I can’t compare side by side. National T.O came in it’s respective box (National Bearings). BUT, in fine Black print is FEDERAL-Mogul MOTORPARTS. ON the bearing itself the word NATIONAL, 614018 corresponding to the box part # and the #21092001 K. I feel much better with this part vs the SACHS part. The National box was unsealed, part came in a sealed, clear cellophane bag. By the way, installation wise, there’s a cam/lobe on the clutch fork end. Does that go in facing the fork or the trans input shaft? Thanks, Jack J.



Jack J.

Jack-------

The below thread includes a nice diagram depicting the installation of the clutch release bearing on the clutch fork.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?130781-Clutch-Throwout