South Bend Clutch now has the Aetna, U.S.A. made Throw Out bearings

[Motorhead]

I called last week and talked to Mansel at Southbend clutch. I asked him if Peter had gotten the Aetna T.O. Bearings in yet. He said yes and how many do you want? It came today and looks good. I also looked up the company, Aetna, and they have been around for a LONG time. Their bearing is a real stout build where the balls in the bearing are sandwiched between the two hardened grooved bearing plates. It is not somewhat tapered like the other bearing was.
http://www.aetnabearing.com/product-category/aetna-clutch/

 

[Northfork]

Very nice. I am impressed by any company that responds to customers like SBC did with this issue. It speaks to the influence of the TDR and the dedication of its members, as well.

 

[Bill Lins]

How much are the Aetna bearings?

 

[Motorhead]

They charged me $45.00 It appears to be the same as the one Timken sells that says Aetna also. BEST part is that it is a quality, USA bearing and has good high temperature grease in them.

 

[Bill Lins]

That's reasonable enough- thanks!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Not so great for me. I had a new SBC installed with the lousy, noisy bearing. Who will pay to replace the bearing again?

 

[ranger 393]

Not so great for me. I had a new SBC installed with the lousy, noisy bearing. Who will pay to replace the bearing again?

Just did mine as well, I guess when mine fails ill have to replace it again.