HotRodder needs hyd T-O bearing help

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by ojh, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. ojh

    ojh Bobtail Member

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    This isn't a big rig, its a hotrod with a 1939 Ford TopLoader transmission and I have to have a hydraulic T-O bearing, problem is that the candlestick is 1 3/4", there aren't any Hyd T-O for a car that are big enough, I've searched for truck T-O bearings and all I get are application, no sizes - know what I mean? Any of you mechanics know of a proper sized bearing? Doesn't have to be exact ID, I have lathe and milling machine etc and can make adapters as long as its pretty close. The Pressure plate is stock Ford, 3 fingers.
    Heres a pic of the rolling chassis so you know I'm not ############ and I've tried the slave cyl & mechanical linkages etc but they just won't work, it has to have a hyd T-O inside the clutch can.
    Thanks, Oj 065.JPG
     
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  3. ClineER

    ClineER Light Load Member

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    All your truck throw out bearings mount to the clutch, not a separate bearing like a car. The are a regular ball bearing enclosed.
    I have seen some like your discussing on machinery. I would recommend finding a local bearing shop and see what they can come up with. Dont think you'll find it in a truck application
     
  4. Jaebo74

    Jaebo74 Medium Load Member

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    Seems like a 93 Ford ranger throw out bearing and slave might work. Its a one piece unit .I know the inner dimensions are similar to what I think your requirement is. Go to a parts store and ask to see one. You can measure it. Advance has a nice one made of metal for about $50 now.
     
  5. ojh

    ojh Bobtail Member

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    Very disappointing, none of them have a candlestick & floating T-O hyd bearing?
    For the other responders, heres a couple pics showing the size of it alongside a typical automotive bearing (this from BB Chevy & Muncie) 001.JPG 003.JPG
     
  6. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Oh look someone didn’t use a Chevy engine, thank god!

    I have a 36 Ford with a hydraulic clutch, uses a setup as mentioned by jeabo, mine is out of a 99 ranger.
     
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  7. ridin_rough

    ridin_rough Bobtail Member

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    motion industries has any bearing you can possibly need... if you know the specs, they will have it or make it.
     
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