mikefuller2
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release bearing
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I bought the 190-305 from moss and it is a lot bigger. I think it will not work
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I bought the 190-305 from moss and it is a lot bigger. I think it will not work
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As I mentioned in the other thread, George Coleman says the early MG Midget 948cc release bearing is a direct replacement. I haven't been able to find roller version of that.
This listing on eBay is from a guy who makes them in Australia. Pricey at $145 'Merican.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Austin-Heal...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a3e930186&vxp=mtr
Looking at the fourth picture on the listing, there's a comparison pic of the different size bearings he makes for the different MG series. Does the 948cc one look similar to the Sunbeam one? I can't seem to find my spare to compare it.
This listing on eBay is from a guy who makes them in Australia. Pricey at $145 'Merican.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Austin-Heal...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a3e930186&vxp=mtr
Looking at the fourth picture on the listing, there's a comparison pic of the different size bearings he makes for the different MG series. Does the 948cc one look similar to the Sunbeam one? I can't seem to find my spare to compare it.
George Coleman
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Moos Motors has the roller bearing listed 
Mike,
Did you ever get the Moss Motors 190-305 bearing installed, or was it too large?
I'm in the process of removing my gearbox and I want to replace some of the clutch parts, like the release bearing, while the gearbox is off. I'd prefer a roller bearing over the carbon bearing.
Thanks,
Mike
Mike,
I looked through these threads but didn't see a definitive answer for your application. Do you have the earlier 8" disk or the later Series V 7-1/2" clutch disk?
If you have the later disk it has a smaller diameter throw out bearing, Sunbeam Specialties has the proper carbon type. An MGA (not MGB) throw out is compatible, but I don't think there is roller bearing version for that application either.
I agree the roller bearing sounds like a good idea, but in practice it might not be better. For one thing if the bearing is not aligned perfectly (throwout arm, transmission, etc.) and the bearing is slightly off center, that roller bearing could wear very quickly, the graphite donut will deal with that just fine. Also, apparently there were some bad quality roller bearing versions for awhile, whether is was a manufacturing quality issue or application issue (as above) people had the rollers last less than 2000 miles.
-Todd
I looked through these threads but didn't see a definitive answer for your application. Do you have the earlier 8" disk or the later Series V 7-1/2" clutch disk?
If you have the later disk it has a smaller diameter throw out bearing, Sunbeam Specialties has the proper carbon type. An MGA (not MGB) throw out is compatible, but I don't think there is roller bearing version for that application either.
I agree the roller bearing sounds like a good idea, but in practice it might not be better. For one thing if the bearing is not aligned perfectly (throwout arm, transmission, etc.) and the bearing is slightly off center, that roller bearing could wear very quickly, the graphite donut will deal with that just fine. Also, apparently there were some bad quality roller bearing versions for awhile, whether is was a manufacturing quality issue or application issue (as above) people had the rollers last less than 2000 miles.
-Todd
Thanks for the info Todd. Based on my VIN, I should have the 7.5" clutch components. Good to know the MGA throw out bearing should be a direct replacement. It looks like the only roller bearing option for an MGA may be the Aussie selling them on EBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181438448006
Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181438448006
Mike
George Coleman
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After doing some searching it appears that the roller bearing is no longer available. I have an original one here with me and I called around and this bearing has been discontinued. They did sell them at one time even over in the UK it is no longer available.