8 Inch Clutch

[Alpine Addict]

I will be installing an 8 inch clutch and have the following questions

An 8 inch MGB pressure plate will work?
I use the Alpine clutch disc?
Do I use the Alpine of MGB release bearing?

 

[Wiz]

I also used a borg and beck 8in pressure plate from a mga not an mgb . All the rest were from the alpine ie disc and release bearing. This is for a series 2 don’t know about the series 5. Have not yet engaged the clutch, waiting for other parts.

 

[sunalp]

I would think if you were to use an Alpine trans you would have to use an Alpine disk. Although
I have never used one I've heard that the MGB pressure plate will work. I don't think it matters
whether the release bearing is MGB or Alpine as I believe them to be similar.
Hope this helps,
Steve

 

[jumpinjan]

Steve, is the pressure plate a diaphragm spring type? If so, I have used them before on the 1600 engines. However, the early throwout arm needs some rework.
Jan

 

[Alpine Addict]

I do not have a pressure plate. I was looking for an option.
Thanks
Steve

 

[jdoclogan]

Steve, is the pressure plate a diaphragm spring type? If so, I have used them before on the 1600 engines. However, the early throwout arm needs some rework.
Jan

Jan, I have a diaphragm spring TTV Racing PP.

I will be using a ball bearing throw out unit (not the carbon type). Can I just ride the throw out bearing right on the diaphragm fingers or would I need a set up like the unit in the below photo.



Cheers
Jerry