Marlin 1800 clutch

[michael47]

G,Day all
I am reassembling my BMC 1800 roadster and need a clutch alignment tool .the local parts shop do not list Marina .What else fits spitfire or MGB or ?
thanks
Michael

[ggrum]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

Its been many years since I aligned a clutch but I have a multi purpose tool that accommodates a range of spigot bearing and shaft sizes from about 5/8 to 7/8". Just a thought.

[Ye Ol Ripper]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

As above or you can purchase the following which was introduced in the 90's and also works well.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-CLUTCH-ALIGNMENT-TOOL-TOOLS-SINGLE-PLATE-PLATES-CARS-VAN-VANS-VEHICLES/183992326199?hash=item2ad6cc1837:g:vbcAAOSw509doZiO

[Tony Stott]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

If you have access to a lathe, why not turn one up from a piece of dowel?

[andyf]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

Or a socket with a bolt can be made to work.

[Tony Stott]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

Yeap, used that idea back in the 60's with my old man, we were remounting a Wolseley 1500 gearbox onto the lump which was still in the car!

[HairyDave]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

A bolt or dowel made to fit the bearing and clutch plate with masking tape.

[dogoncrazy]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

I've always used a Mk1 Eyeball, never been caught out yet!

[michael47]

Re: Marlin 1800 clutch

Thanks guys going to go to a friends place today to use his shop to make one. Well he will be making it I will watch