Release Bearing ID (H55F to 1HDT)

[fullthrottle]

Hello

I'm mating an H55F gearbox (that was attached to a 3B in a BJ73) to a 1HDT and just wanted to check my understanding is correct.
I know I need to change the bearing retainer as well, but....

For the release bearing I understand I would just use this one. Suitable for HZJ73 / 1HZ and HDJ81 / 1HDT combinations, is that correct?
Release Bearing

 

[OGBeno]

You are going to need more than just a throw out bearing…

How are you mating an H55F for a 3B to a 1HD-T?

That I want to see!

 

[fullthrottle]

You are going to need more than just a throw out bearing…

How are you mating an H55F for a 3B to a 1HD-T?

That I want to see!

Yes indeed, It's being documented here...

BJ and my best friend Bear

 

[OGBeno]

Yes indeed, It's being documented here...

BJ and my best friend Bear

Way too much work. Just get the correct OEM parts and be done with the conversion in a day.

Good luck homie!

 

[fullthrottle]

LoL, cheers

That's all part of the fun. Working with what you have.
Especially when time is free.

 

[fullthrottle]

After some further investigations, I can close out this query with the following....

That release bearing specified (Suitable for HZJ73 / 1HZ and HDJ81 / 1HDT combinations) is in fact correct. You could "possibly" adapt the existing 3B bearing, carrier, bearing retainer, fork, housing, but would require a lot of mucking around.

Cleaner solution that aligns with an HZJ73 is the new release bearing, fork and adjustment to the bearing retainer.
For bearing retainer, is is either cutting it down to the shorter HZJ73, or just purchase the HZJ73 one.