Well, I will keep trying Brewers.
This is the gist of our email exchange.....
"My question is I have driven it around the block and checked the throwout bearing to see if those small clearances made on setup were still there. The throwout bearing has no back and forth movement......should it?"
response....
"If it has no movement, then it’s touching the clutch all the time and will quickly burn up the bearing. It’s not designed for continuous use."
Now to be accurate, I did not say which TO bearing I purchased (4 years ago....ugh) so it is possible he and I are not talking about the same bearing. AND I consider this guy to be totally pro so don't go throwing no shade .......as it will reflect poorly on me. OK?
So, I will try to update this thread with my findings.
I appreciate you guys for responding. These conversations ultimately lead me down the path of success.
BUT.....I am still not sure how this thing "self adjusts" but Ill research.