Not made-in-China Throw out bearings?

[FastDriver]

Ford's throw out bearing quality has seemingly taken a recent dive. 2 of my last 4 have needed replacement almost immediately. Looks like they're sourcing them from China. Not sure how long they've been doing so, but I'm looking for a higher quality bearing now.

I've been playing around with preload for the TOB in the convertible, but it doesn't seem to be getting the job done.

Any suggestions?

 

[FastDriver]

It looks like the crowd is stumped. Does anyone have experience with a McLeod TOB? Maybe they make them stateside.


People are reporting that they're getting china stamped bearings from Timken, these days. I thought they were an exclusively US company. Damn.

I have a lot of respect for German made stuff, and having lived there for almost 5 years, I'd prefer putting the money in there pockets rather than anywhere but into Americans'. So, this is probably the next one I'll go with. At the moment, I'm spacing the clutch cable out even further, though.

1991 FORD MUSTANG SKF Bearings Throwout Bearings N1714-SA

Find 1991 FORD MUSTANG SKF Bearings Throwout Bearings N1714-SA and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! SKF's throwout bearings feature their sealed-for-life design that ensures problem-free operation. These clutch release bearings are manufactured with high performance grease...

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[Rdub6]

I recently installed Valeo clutch PP and TOB. Stock motor and only about 1000 miles so far, but no complaints yet.

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

It looks like the crowd is stumped. Does anyone have experience with a McLeod TOB? Maybe they make them stateside.


People are reporting that they're getting china stamped bearings from Timken, these days. I thought they were an exclusively US company. Damn.

I have a lot of respect for German made stuff, and having lived there for almost 5 years, I'd prefer putting the money in there pockets rather than anywhere but into Americans'. So, this is probably the next one I'll go with. At the moment, I'm spacing the clutch cable out even further, though.

1991 FORD MUSTANG SKF Bearings Throwout Bearings N1714-SA

Find 1991 FORD MUSTANG SKF Bearings Throwout Bearings N1714-SA and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! SKF's throwout bearings feature their sealed-for-life design that ensures problem-free operation. These clutch release bearings are manufactured with high performance grease...

www.summitracing.com

I have a McLeod TOB, and McLeod clutch, maybe 500 miles on it. We’ll see...

 

[RaggedGT]

Probably not very helpful-but the last tb I bought, was from Bumper to Bumper- Parts master line, it was stamped made in USA

 

[FastDriver]

I have a McLeod TOB, and McLeod clutch, maybe 500 miles on it. We’ll see...

We need to follow up on this in a few years. @Noobz347. How do we set an alarm?

 

[FastDriver]

Probably not very helpful-but the last tb I bought, was from Bumper to Bumper- Parts master line, it was stamped made in USA

Helpful enough. How many miles & how has it been?

 

[RaggedGT]

Helpful enough. How many miles & how has it been?

Unsure of mileage-would ballpark 20K give or take- No issues, stock Luk clutch, stock trans etc

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

We need to follow up on this in a few years. @Noobz347. How do we set an alarm?

LOL! Sorry @FastDriver! Haven't driven my car too much since I installed the clutch and TOB. Seems to be working well, I have it in a new Z trans, with all new supporting clutch parts. I don't drive my car to hard, sometimes. Its holding up. I don't remember if it said where it was made.