[DeTomaso] Hydraulic Throw-out Bearing

[David Nunn]

Scott,

There's nothing inherently unreliable about a hydraulic t/o bearing. They
are used widely in OEM applications. I have a friend whose Ford pick-up has
one!

The problems people had with them stemmed from incorrect installation and
set-up. Specifically, as Jack wrote, over-extending the piston is what
causes the seals to fail. 

Dennis Quella still sells the McLeod unit but he supplies a clutch pedal
stop to prevent the piston over-extension problem.  He also supplies very
comprehensive installation and set-up instructions.

Dave   
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   Scott,

   There's nothing inherently unreliable about a hydraulic t/o bearing.
   They are used widely in OEM applications. I have a friend whose Ford
   pick-up has one!

   The problems people had with them stemmed from incorrect installation
   and set-up. Specifically, as Jack wrote, over-extending the piston is
   what causes the seals to fail.

   Dennis Quella still sells the McLeod unit but he supplies a clutch
   pedal stop to prevent the piston over-extension problem.  He also
   supplies very comprehensive installation and set-up instructions.

   Dave