1098 clutch cover upgrade. Hillman Hunter?

Post by **RobThomas** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:19 am

Has anyone got 'the gen' on the correct cover to upgrade the cover plate pressure on the 1098 clutch? I'm after a cover to stop the slip on this A+ 1275 engine and have faint recollections that a Hunter 1.7 cover had the same diameter and took a carbon thrust bearing. Any ideas?
I have a new 1098 Minor Borg and Beck clutch kit via a well known major Minor Parts supplier that not only slips but was incorrectly assembled in the factory. One of the release lever arms wasn't sat on the pivot point at all but had been adjusted! Lucky I spotted it.

Thanks

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:30 pm

I didn't know there was an upgrade I have used the standard clutch with both Midget and Marina engines with no issues.

Post by **Matt** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:06 pm

My standard marina clutch is marginal on my engine. If I give it some welly I get a burny clutch smell!

Post by **WPR678B** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:12 pm

I use the standard 1098 plate on my "mild" 1293 Midget with no slippage at all. I do give it some welly now and again as well!

Post by **RobThomas** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:48 pm

Maybe I need a bit more 'bedding in'? It is in the Lenham Midget and is pushing a much lighter car (albeit not as light as the spaceframe midget!)
http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_ ... yspridgets

PS Thanks for the little metal plate, matey! It'll be cleaned up and fitted soon.

Post by **WPR678B** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:34 pm

RobThomas wrote:Thanks for the little metal plate, matey! It'll be cleaned up and fitted soon.

No worries!

Glad its been re-united with the car!