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As far as I remember the M3W clutch comes from a Volvo station wagon. It was explained in a thread some time ago. I remember reading on here it was of Volvo origin and if I recall correctly they replaced like for like. I have a feeling it was one of the stateside boys that posted. It is the clutch release bearing and slave that is from a Volvo, the clutch plate itself has not been identified. That is the information I have as well, only the release bearing/slave cylinder has been positively identified. If anyone has the true identity of the clutch pressure and friction plates I would be interested so I can add this information to the Alternative Parts List and possibly save some people (and me this winter) a lot of money and time.
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As far as I remember the M3W clutch comes from a Volvo station wagon. It was explained in a thread some time ago. I remember reading on here it was of Volvo origin and if I recall correctly they replaced like for like. I have a feeling it was one of the stateside boys that posted. It is the clutch release bearing and slave that is from a Volvo, the clutch plate itself has not been identified. Sorry I thought it was the plate as well.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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are there images of the parts in question? Could probably visually identify them if they are a major maker.
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are there images of the parts in question? Could probably visually identify them if they are a major maker. There are some images in this thread of both the clutch plate and the pressure plate. http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/450009/8
2021 M3W
2013 M3W - Sold
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There must be some trade guys out there that will recognise this surely, has anyone actually asked the factory ?
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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The clutch has a very small disc friction surface which takes a beating from the torque of the S&S motor. I think this is the weak link?
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Has anyone come up with an alternative clutch kit part number
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2Sharp: That is the problem I am facing with an engine rebuild, no S&S dealers want to touch the X-Wedge engine and the parts have to be ordered through the Morgan Factory because of the License Agreement. So you have to go to a Morgan Dealer to get the work done, in my case sending the car to Illinois which is next door to the S&S Factory. Waiting for MMC to respond and send the parts.
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Bruce
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Krazy Horse will do a big bore upgrade. Otherwise try Matts machine Shop for S&S parts http://mattsmachineshop.co.uk/
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I have seen at the factory a 128 inch 3 engine waiting fitment in a new M3W, presumably to special order as it doesn't seem to be a listed option. Never seen anyone on here admit to owning one though 
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