Thread: Clutch

Spigot bearing - the old one is usually removed by turning a drift to be a neat fit inside it, filling the cavity with grease, and then tapping the drift into the cavity, pushing the bush out.

As to brand of clutch plate - it is fifty years since I've fitted a clutch to a Series Landrover, so my info is a bit out of date. Last one I fitted from memory came in a Repco box, but heaven knows who made it. I doubt there will be problems with any you get.

John

Thanks John.
Will call in and see what repco can get them for.

whitehillbilly

Which Land Rover is this for? The thrust bearing can be inside the gearbox. If it is, it is probably still serviceable.

Aaron

Thanks Aaron.
Series 3, so not oiled by gearbox like the earlier ones.

Whitehillbilly

Billy I think you will get a thrust bearing for a series 3 at your local Bearing Service, I got one a few years back no problems at all. It had to be ordered, but delivery was only 2-3 days. Check your bearing carrier that it is still ok, some are plastic. There are also a couple of small clips that hold the bearing onto the carrier. You may get new ones with the bearing, maybe a new carrier as well. Also make sure the fork is not worn down paper thin where it pivots. Remember to either soak or force oil through the new spigot bush before you fit it.


Cheers, Mick.

Thrust bearing.
NSK FTC5200 (G)?

Whitehillbilly

you replace the spigot bearing by drifting it out with oil and grease.

you can get them out with a fat easy out or by chiseling carefully as they are only sintered brass.

to hydraulic it out.

grab a socket (preferably a deep reach socket) that just fits inside the bearing. If you get within 1/2 a mm or so you can wrap it with electrical tape till its a just fit.

pack the socket with paper that you've wet down with grease or oil put an extension bar or socket drive adaptor into the socket to seal it up.

pack as much grease into the bearing and cavity as you can put the socket into the bearing and whack it with your favorite big hammer.
when you hit it make sure the engine is well anchored or the nose is up against something substantial. Hit it like you're trying to compress the crank.

Thanks for all the replies.
What is the reason for soak or force oil through Bush before fitting ?

Whitehillbilly