Throw out Bearing/ Pressure
Plate Identification
The top 2 photos show the early
style throw-out bearing. Note that there is no cone in the center of these
transmissions and therefore you MUST use an early style pressure plate
with this bearing. The pressure plate MUST have a ring in the center of
it for the bearing to contact. The ring looks like a big washer.
The bottom 2 photos show the late style setup. Note the
guide cone in the center of the trans. You MUST use the late style pressure
plate WITHOUT a ring in the center with this setup. Some pressure plates
are made (Both the diaphragm and the 3 arm) so you can just remove the
ring and use it on the late style setup if that is what your transmission
is. The later setup is stronger and better.