[Morris] Throwout bearings redux

[monster at caverock.net.nz]

Looking at the shapes of the various bearings I think it would matter a
lot which throwout lever is being used, and that could be tricky to say
definitely without measuring/checking - there is nothing preventing an
'incorrect' part from a later car being installed some time in the last 50
years.

There are still enough knowledable BMC mechanics and engine rebuilding
workshops here in NZ (and the UK) that could probably give you an answer
very quickly - but I don't know about elsewhere.

I've got a BMC parts book for my cars (Oxford, Cowley, Isis) - the
diagrams and accompanying part numbers and where they changed in service
are very handy to have. Must be lots of similar books for Minors.

regards,
-- 
Robert


On Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:39:43 -0800, David Kernberger <dkern at napanet.net>
wrote:
> For what it is worth, I too have tried to sort out the 
> identification and dimensions of  948, 1098, and 1275 throwout 
> bearings and have found that nobody seems to know anything very 
> specific.  I even once ordered new specimens of the 3 types so I 
> would have them for comparison---and when I did I found the results 
> still unclear.  The clutches and flywheels themselves, as well as the 
> rear engine plates, are very different also.  It seems like somebody 
> ought to be able to answer the question.  How about it?  Anybody else 
> have helpful information?