I have decided to leave the throw out bearing in place for now even tho it is noisier than i would like it to be. Not screeching, not overly noisy, just not quite as quiet as I would like. I will replace it in the winter unless it really gets loud on me.
Thanks to all for the comments and help....

1953 chevy 1/2 ton with 3 speed 318 on floor and 1955 235 engine