Re: 1950 / 2301 - Throw out bearing

Posted by 54ocmac On 2023/7/9 15:04:49

Good afternoon:

I procured a new bearing and collar combination from Merritt, but as FYI, it is NOT the same bearing as the original 1686-1 bearing. The new bearing itself is thicker and the collar has been modified to accommodate the new bearing ID dimension.

AND, head’s up to anyone that might be buying one from Merritt’s in the near future. The collar on the item I received has a missing hole on one of the tabs to which you attach one of the springs. Apparently an oversight on the part of their supplier. I’m going to chat with them tomorrow so they can check their stock.

FINALLY, what is the consensus of the group on whether there should be 1 or 2 springs (1 on each of the 2 tabs) attached to the collar and transmission housing. The parts manual indicates only 1 spring per car not 2? Why 2 tabs with only 1 spring?