MG Car Repair: 79 Midget Clutch, clutch release, throttle cable

Question
I've been told by former Midget owners that it is possible to replace the clutch without completely pulling the engine and gearbox. As the manuals only go over the complete removal method, I need some help figuring out what to do

Answer
Hi Dana,
I have put a lot of clutches in Midgets and have tried it leaving the trans in and removing the engine and trans and in a dealership we look for the easier way on all jobs and I found it to be no advantage trying to leave the trans in. As for changing a clutch without completely removing either, That will never happen. Unless you mean by not completely removing the engine by leaving just the throttle cable attached.
If this is your first be sure to replace the clutch release bearing too and do the whole job by the book. There are some clutch jobs that you can bypass the book on but the Midget is not one of them.
Howard