Morris Minor Owners Club

Putting a Morris Ital 1275 engine in a Splitscreen ,with a Ford type 9 gearbox .
Would it make the clutch too heavy, if it were up graded from a spring type ,( Morris Minor ) ,to the stronger Diaphram type . The operation is mechanical ,not hydraulic .

Gary

The diaphragm clutch will be a lot heavier but you can overcome that especially if you want to retain the mechanical linkage by increase the length of the pedal arm on the relay shaft by 5/8" between hole centers.
Fit a poly bush or hard plastic bush to the chassis pivot point for the clutch relay shaft. The rubber bush will not last long with the stronger clutch.

Thanks Phil ,much appreciated .

Gary