Alpine clutch

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Tom Lange, MGT Repair
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Alpine clutch

Post by Tom Lange, MGT Repair » Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:27 pm

I'm going to be re-doing a TC clutch very soon, and would be grateful for a source for a higher-quality-than-Moss clutch. I understand that it is possible to modify things to use a Sunbeam Alpine clutch, but do not know what is involved, or if it is a satisfactory mod for a street car. All help appreciated.

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Re: Alpine clutch

Post by shrmnmrk » Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:57 pm

Tom

Back in 2008 I used the Alpine clutch in my supercharged TD.
At that time the heavy duty clutch was available from Sunbeam Specialties in California. Website is: http://www.rootes.com/

Last I checked they were out of stock on the clutch cover but you might check with them

If you find an alternate source, please let me know.

Thanks
Mark Sherman

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Re: Alpine clutch

Post by Tom Lange, MGT Repair » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:21 am

Thanks very much, Mark. Was any modification (like re-drilling) necessary to the flywheel? Was it JUST the cover, or the disc as well? Any throw-out bearing issues?

Many thanks.

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Re: Alpine clutch

Post by Steve Simmons » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:46 am

The Alpine clutch uses three dowel pins so the flywheel has to be modified. Remove one of the originals and install two additional. The throwout bearing is also changed to a Midget 1500 I believe. Even after all this, the clutch pedal ratio will be way off, making the clutch far touchier and a lot of dead travel. But the clutch is a stronger design.
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