[Alpines] Clutch

[£auri]

I will absolutely not put that 8.5" flywheel unit back again, as I have
270 deg cam in. Reground cam - with untrimmed Zenith-Strombergs and old
mechanical ignition - was so revolutionary change in the temper of my
car, that I must get a sensible flywheel.  I drove whole august with old
units and "by ear" settings both on ignition and carbs, but my Alpine
got "a Tiger's heart". 
 
I have to build gearbox again, using old (short, coarse-splined)
mainsaft into a later Humber overdrive box. During this operation it is
more than rational to rebuild the clutch, too.
 
I have maybe a "Baby barracuda" flywheel with a good starter gear ring.
But I have to get a new assembly. I have a brand new 7.5" plate, but the
assembly I got is old and 7.25", so in my mind best way should be to get
new assembly and pressure bearing (a roller one - from what was that???)

 
As I am 53 years old it is possible that if I do this right it is only
my heirs that ask this again.
 
In case anyone knows an intake manifold for duelling Webers (I love
black powder guns) I am interested in such. I got a fresh pair from
German auction, so I have to use or recycle them.
 
And in case anyone have pre settings for 270 deg cam and 1725 cc engine
for Weber 40 side draught (152 generation), I am more than thankful.
 
Yours
 
Larry
 
 
Lauri Lehtinen
journalist, engineer
mobile: +358 (0) 400 851988