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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - New Clutch

As part of my engine out I've had a look at the clutch, I dont think I need a new one, but what do you think? pic to follow
BruceBurrowes

I've fitted one of these. A direct replacement for a carbon thrust bearing.

Alan Anstead

Picture as mentioned..

BruceBurrowes

Thanks Alan, I already have a roller release bearing fitted.
BruceBurrowes

Ah but is it just any old roller release, or is it as Alan Anstead Special Roller Release bearing ?!

There is a great deal of difference !
GuyW

I would fit a new clutch, that one looks like it has a dodgy area on both driven plate and cover.
David Smith

it is, unfortunately, not an AASRR.

David, i thought it was all ok, whats dodgy about it?
BruceBurrowes

Hard to tell from the photo, but some of the rivets look a bit close to the surface.
Dave O'Neill 2

at 3 o'clock on the plate there's some dark patches that look like the surface is beginning to break up. Also there's not a huge amount of wear left before the rivets will be flush with the surface and score the cover plate.
On the cover plate at 8 o'clock there are also dark discoloration which look like the clutch has been slipped and got hot in this area. This may result in grabbing or snatching on take-up.
David Smith

This thread was discussed between 22/04/2019 and 11/05/2019

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