>Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:31:39 -0700 (MST)
>Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:21:31 -0500
>To: Dwyer <jasper@enternet.com.au>, mg-mmm@autox.team.net
>From: Ian Grace <gracei@lucy.si.com>
>Subject: Re: MG PA clutch
>Cc: british-cars-pre-war@autox.team.net
>In-Reply-To: <38AFAEC0.677F@enternet.com.au>
>MIME-Version: 1.0
>
>Dave,
>
>I'd echo others that Mike at S&V is your man.
>
>I can add that Mike also has ali cover plates (certainly for the J2 -
>probably for the rest) which reduce the rotating weight considerably.
>
>They also carry a range of clutch springs, so if you need a strong cluth
>(for trials, etc.) then you can fit springes with a stiffer spring rate.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Ian Grace
>
>
>At 08:07 PM 2/20/00 +1100, Dwyer wrote:
> >Gentlemen (and Ladies if any)
> >
> >We're in the midst of extensive reconditioning of our PA engine. When
> >it's finally reassembled we hope for all 35 bhp for the first time in
> >quite a few years (maybe more 'cos reboring increases both the swept
> >volume and the CR).
> >
> >However the clutch plate is 30 years old and the pressure plate assembly
> >over 60. With a major engine rebuild I'd normally replace these
> >automatically, but how?
> >
> >The guys in Melbourne have used a Datsun clutch in the PA, but it's said
> >to be heavy to operate. Someone here in Sydney has installed a Hillman
> >Hunter assembly, and I ##know## that's very heavy. OK for the track but
> >a problem on the road.
> >
> >I will value any suggestions: I'm sure that the collective mind has a
> >solution.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Dave Dwyer
> >MG J2/PA engine
> >
> >
> >
> >
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