Originally Posted by
jameslow
sorry to ask, what really does the thrust bearing helps? i once try using the normal ball bearing to replace the thrust and i dun find much different! Can anyone help? Thanks!
When the clutch engages it will create an axial force on the end of your crankshaft. Becaus the slip while engaging there is a rpm difference between the crankshaft and the clutchbell and that needs a some kind of bearing.
A normal bearing can not stand the axial forces.....