Throw out bearing question.

[Sharps40]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

Yes, I think the bearing has failed, it shouldn't slide apart like that. If you take a new one out of the box, I think you will find it stays intact and doesn't slide in and out like that. What can cause that failure is having no freeplay in the clutch pedal. This condition will keep constant pressure on the bearing and also reduce the clamping force of the clutch. Very important to have freeplay in the clutch pedal.

Looks like ya might be close to the mark. Got a call from the shop. Based on pics they are thinkin either a faulty bearing or cluch fingers pushed in too far. We'll be gettin together soon for a hard look at the part and replacement. Be inneresting to get the final verdict!