38 Pontiac Throwout Bearing

[40mopar]

Is there something special about the clutch release (throwout) bearing in a '38 Pontiac?  I've searched everywhere I can think of and have been unable to locate one.  I have found two outfits who say they will rebuild my old one.  That seems unusual to me...rebuilding a bearing, but I am pretty new at all this old car stuff.

 

Anyone ever rebuild one or have one rebuilt?

Edited June 28, 2016 by 40mopar (see edit history)

[1940TORPEDO]

Kanter shows one on their site. you might have to call to make sure

 

https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?DeptNo=1500&MakeName=Pontiac&MakeYear=1938&CategoryID=19&ProductCode=123&Router=Gallery

[40mopar]

I know, I tried to order, but got a phone call from them saying they only rebuild the old one.  None for sale.

 

Same for CPR.

[1940TORPEDO]

Have you Tried Kurt Kelsey? 641-648-9086

@Kornkurt 

 

Edited June 28, 2016 by 1940TORPEDO (see edit history)

[poci1957]

6 hours ago, 40mopar said:

Is there something special about the clutch release (throwout) bearing in a '38 Pontiac?  I've searched everywhere I can think of and have been unable to locate one.  I have found two outfits who say they will rebuild my old one.  That seems unusual to me...rebuilding a bearing, but I am pretty new at all this old car stuff.

 

Seems odd to me too, but if that becomes your only choice I would use CPR if possible so you probably get a little better service, Todd C

 

PS--just FYI the parts manual says that item was used on all Pontiacs 1933-42 except taxis, part # 503466

[40mopar]

2 hours ago, poci1957 said:

 

Seems odd to me too, but if that becomes your only choice I would use CPR if possible so you probably get a little better service, Todd C

 

PS--just FYI the parts manual says that item was used on all Pontiacs 1933-42 except taxis, part # 503466

poci1957,  What parts manual are you using?  Sounds like I need one.

 

Thanks

[poci1957]

Absolutely, take a look at www.pontiacsafari.com for a site full of original manuals generously posted online for free(!) by a friend of mine.  It is centered on the 1950s but in the "Parts Catalog" section you will find the 1956 Master Parts Catalog goes back to the 1930s on most items. 

 

To use go into the 1956 manual and click on a diagram of the parts system you are looking for, in this case the clutch & flywheel.  You will find an illustration showing a "typical" diagram and you can find the part (clutch release bearing) and note the Group # 0.799.  Then go back and find the "Parts Listing Group 0.xxx" and go to section 0.799 and you can look up your year and part #.  Very useful, enjoy,

 

Todd Crews

POCI 1957 Technical Advisor  

[1940TORPEDO]

thx for that link. Parts books do make many things easier.

 

 

[poci1957]

Sure thing, it is a great resource for old Pontiacs 

[40mopar]

Wow!  Thanks very much.

[Guest PetePontiac]

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