which clutch?

[beero]

It is time to reassemble the project and I want to fit a new clutch kit.
The problem is I have a 998 engine and a ribbed (1098) gearbox.
Do I get the 998 kit or will the friction (driven) plate be different?

[bmcecosse]

If it's 998 - was it built using a 1098 block, and Mini pistons? The clutch depends on which flywheel is fitted - so 948 flywheel = 948 clutch, and 1098 flywheel = 1098 clutch........

[beero]

Thanks for the quick reply BMC.
Sorry, spotted my mistake, I meant 948.
Original engine, replacement gearbox I think.

[faversham999]

I think you will need a least 1098 backplate, flywheel and , clutch kit.

[bmcecosse]

All the 948 bits should be fine - but try it all before putting in the car.

[beero]

Thanks for that, will order a 948 kit tomorrow and just compare it to the old bits.
Going by the pictures on different suppliers websites it looks like the smaller clutch.

[chrisryder]

if you're just replacing like with like, ie: the engine had that box fitted before, then fit the clutch that looks the same.

if your clutch looks like this:

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pop ... hp?pID=189

then it's a 1098 clutch.

if it looks like this:

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pop ... hp?pID=186

it's a 948 clutch.

[beero]

Thanks Chris, it is similar to the 948 but with 9 springs instead of 6.

[liammonty]

With 9 springs instead of 6, I think you'll find that you've got a late 948 Spridget clutch pressure plate fitted- not a bad thing as it's meant to be a little stronger, but I believe totally interchangable with the standard 6 spring pressure plate type like the early Spridget and 803 / 948 Minors.

[beero]

Got the new clutch today and it is the same, apart from the amount of springs. Thanks for your help everyone.