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Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:37 am
by bjbrownie
Will the clutch from a 1956-1961 car fit a 1968 model?

Re: Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:44 am
by MarkyB
I think it will be too small.

Re: Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:46 am
by bmcecosse
It will - if you use the flywheel from the early engine too..... But the later cars have a bigger clutch for good reason (the fearsome power of the mighty 1098 engine :roll: ) - best stick with the right parts.

Re: Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:43 pm
by bjbrownie
Ok thanks guys, this clutch assembly was going cheap on eBay, I was tempted but thought to check it out first. 8)[frame]Image[/frame]

Re: Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:50 pm
by lambrettalad
Buy cheap then get ready to do the job again very soon ,Don't ask how I know :oops:

Re: Clutch fitment

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:05 pm
by bjbrownie
Very wise words!!