[Spridgets] What Pressure Plate?

Michael Rowe mdrowe at optonline.net
Tue Feb 9 19:19:48 MST 2010


I tried to fit a new clutch pressure plate I got in a box of parts (purchased from MiniMania 5 years ago by the PO) and discovered that it is the wrong plate in the right box with original, correct invoice.  Either it was switched at some point or, more likely, it was mis-boxed at the factory in the first  place.  It looks exactly like the stock 1275 pressure plate, but the disc is 7 1/4".  MiniMania says it does not look like anything they sell now, although the 1098 had a 7 1/4" plate.  I have asked who the factory/supplier might be, but have not yet gotten a response.

Stamped on the outside are "ENGLAND" and "TYPE 7 1/4 SD."  Inked on the outside and very hard to read is something like "4LCFE020078 W45H100," although the last 0 and any of the first six or so letters might be wrong.

I have pictures for anyone who can guess what it might be.  I can't even sell it unless I can figure out what car it goes on.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY


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