FE Release Throw out Bearings

[steve meltzer]

I have an early Kirkham, #174. 427 SO, big spline top loader, Lakewood bell housing. When my friend and I built the car long ago, we tried every possible way to use a slave cylinder and a clutch arm driving the T/O bearing, but no setup we tried really worked well. Ultimately, I bought a McLeod hydraulic bearing and have been very happy ever since. However, with the engine out to fix the leaky rear main seal (done, BTW!) I hear that the hot new setup is either Kirkham's slave cylinder, fork, etc kit or sourced similar items from Ford, et al. Any advice here? Should I replace my very acceptable, non-leaking hydraulic release bearing in favor of the new setup or what? thanx. steve