Product Summary

Many Manual Transmissions

  • Engineered to withstand high-spring pressure and high RPM operation
  • Bearing is heat-treated and blanchard-ground to ensure trueness
  • The race packed with heat-resistant moly-based grease
  • Incudes a Nylon liner and bearing retainer for cool, quiet operation
  • Overall thickness length measures 1.270" and has a 1.37" I.D.
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #488
BrandRam Clutches
Throwout Bearing StyleFlat Face
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Ram Clutches 488 Details

High performance manual clutch release bearing for most GM 3-speed and 4-speed manual transmissions. Replaces throwout bearing 614-01B-BCA.

  • Withstands high-spring pressure and high RPM operation
  • Heat-treated and blanchard-ground to ensure trueness
  • Ball bearing race packed with heat-resistant moly-based grease
  • Nylon liner and bearing retainer for cool, quiet operation
  • Overall Thickness (Length): 1.270"
  • Face Width: 2.725"
  • I.D.: 1.37"

Clutches, Flywheels and release bearings are STRICTLY FACTORY WARRANTY ONLY. Customer must return the unit to RAM for evaluation and inspection.

For a full list of warranty information please see our warranty information here

Application

  • BUICK  1971-1980
  • CHEVROLET  1955-1981
  • CHEVROLET PICKUP  1961-1985
  • CORVETTE  1955-1988 
  • JEEP WAGONEER  1971
  • OLDSMOBILE  1964-1980
  • PONTIAC  1959-1980

Warranty Information

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Speedway Motors cannot facilitate the return of defective Ram Automotive Co. products as they have requested to handle these directly with the consumer. For defective product support and Return Authorization, please contact Ram Automotive Co. at +1 (714)-630-2764.

Ram Clutches 488 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #488
BrandRam Clutches
Throwout Bearing StyleFlat Face
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Ratings & Reviews

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Customers highly appreciate the product for its excellent quality and perfect fit. It's considered the best TO bearing by users, due to its high reliability and superior material quality. The product stands out in comparison to its competitors, reinforcing its practicality and usability. It's evident from the reviews that this item is top-tier, preferred for its outstanding performance and customer satisfaction.

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Best TO bearing.

5.0

5 years ago

Warwagon

Fairmont, WV

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Ram bringing the highest quality.

Great Product

5.0

6 years ago

Buttonbox

Lincoln, NE

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It was a perfect fit.

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Questions & Answers

2 Questions • 2 Answers

How do i figure out which release bearing i need i heard there were several?

by dbear

• 10 years ago

1 answer

is the face towards the pressure plate flat or rounded? I need a rounded one.

by Bumpy

• 15 years ago

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