Re: Re: 1955 Traction 11B “Barn Find” Project

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that – I just got a reply also from Daniel Eberli via that very handy Facebook page you mentioned in a different post 😀

From Daniel “The ring holding the bearing is fixed by three ‘nails” (oneof these can be seen clearly in your picture). When you pull these out, the ring will be free and the bearing can be replaced. You should get new “nails” to re-fix the ring.
Please be aware that the thrust bearing differs, if you use the “standard” or the “new” diaphragm type clutch.

P.S. To refix the small spring that retains the thrust bearing housing, it may help to cut a slit across the end the special bolt fixing the holder of this spring to the clutch housing. This will allow you to use a screw driver instead of any other tool…”

Which from the Floating Power article and the above I have realised I am missing the retaining spring and could also be part of my dodgy clutch problem.

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So when I look a little deeper into the clutch kit I find a new retaining spring and also 3 new nails to fit the oil guard back onto the thrust bearing…. so all is good.

Here it is all in pieces

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But I am finding it tough to adjust the thrust bearing and the gear changing rod (the small serrated/slotted units that connect the thrust bearing to the T bar on the gearbox). The thrust bearing operates smoothly until that is connected and then it sticks open at the end of the travel….. how much should the thrust bearing move, are we talking millimeters or centimetres, not sure if I am being over cautious ❓

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