Clutch Release Bearing Clearance

[John042]

Hi All. I've just finished a re-verb of my clutch hydraulic system, (Leaking Master Clyinder) I was given a Landrover slave cylinder so thought I'd fit it being the same dimensions except a smaller bore. Every thing worked as advertised although I thought the clutch was heavier to operate, but that might have been just me sat in a car with no seats! The one thing that did cause me concern and still does, is the observation that the release bearing as very little clearance with the pressure plate. Therefore I refitted the old slave cylinder and also checked for free play on the master cylinder push rod. The result is the same. There is very little play between the release bearing and the face of the pressure plate. Should it be like this? My concern is that wouldn't the release bearing be turning all the time the engines running? What I would like is if someone could check their's please. Maybe its normal because the spring in the slave cylinder pushes the operating arm to engage the release bearing anyway!! Any observations of members would be most welcome and put my mind at rest. Yes, I know I should have checked it before changing the master cylinder. Cheers John042.