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[SuperDeLuxeNick]

Hello,

 

Engine nearly ready to go back in the car.

 

1963 Mini have the original gearbox refitted with a later 998 A+ engine.

 

The origianl engine was a 63 so had the very early 1 3/8" crank, rather than the 1.5" crank, so i have already swapped to the primary gear and its all gone together well with the clutch housing and good floats too.

 

I didnt think about the flywheel! I have the original pressure plate and spring type flywheel. However it of course is for 1 3/8" cranks not the 1.5".

 

Whats the best way forward? Ideally i would keep as much original stuff as possible - can i try and find a late 60s spring type flywheel? Or a lightweight option? Or am i better going to a diaphragm type?

 

Many thanks in advance!

[Spider]

I'd suggest going to a later flywheel that takes the diaphragm spring. It'll save you loads of agony down the track and it's not something external that's seen.

[SuperDeLuxeNick]

Yep seems to be the way forward.

 

Do i need another back plate or are they all the same/interchangeable?

[DeadSquare]

Shame that you have only just thought about the flywheel,as it really ought to be balanced with the crank.

[bpirie1000]

Also think about primary gears on the crank...

[Spider]

Do i need another back plate or are they all the same/interchangeable?

 

It's been a long time for me here, but I think that'll interchange.