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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - 1098 Flywheel Clutch and 1500 Flywheel Clutch

Hi, just wondered if there is any commonality between the 1098 and 1500 Clutch and Flywheel assemblies.

For example, will a 1500 diaphragm clutch fit a 1098 flywheel?

Can a 1500 flywheel fit a 1098 crank?

What are the respective diameters/weights,thicknesses,fixing centres etc.

Rob
Rob aka MG Moneypit

The diaphragm clutch isn't likely to fit as all the ones I've seen use 3 locating spigots and the coil spring clutch covers 2 spigots. The holes pattern is often the same though for the similar size clutches.
David Billington

The Ital/Marina used a triumph gearbox with an A series. Had a much larger bellhousig and stonking great flywheel. No idea how it compares to a midget 1500 flywheel though.

What are you trying to acheive ?
Dean Smith ('73 RWA)

Decided to fit a type 9 to the Frog I've rebuilt with tuned 1275 engine. The usual way is fit a modified 1098 flywheel and 7.25 inch coil spring clutch cover but use a 7.5 inch Hillman Avenger clutch plate. Don't like the idea of the coil spring clutch cover plate so wondered if it was possible to fit the 1500 diaphram clutch cover instead.

Or fit a modified 1500 flywheel and clutch with Avenger plate?

Rob
Rob aka MG Moneypit

Rob
If you are fitting a T9 to a 1275 then retain the 1275 flywheel, clutch coverplate, and use a hybrid 6.5 driven plate from Morris Minor Centre (Birmingham) Ltd (David Manners Group).
For thrust you have a choice of carbon or roller.
Alan
Alan Anstead

Would it be part number MSIER17?

Ive used an Antec alloy bellhousing originally intended to put a Midget 1500 gearbox on an A series engine. I've added a Midget 1500 to Ford Type 9 adaptor. The bellhousing has been drilled for a concentric slave clutch and I have determined that a SAAB 9000 cylinder will fit. Just got to sort out dimensions and slave cylinder throw.

Rob
Rob aka MG Moneypit

Rob
Acccording to an old invoice yes
MSier17 for 6.5 plate for 1275
Sier17 for 7.5 plate for 1098
Alan
Alan Anstead

This thread was discussed between 14/07/2014 and 15/07/2014

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