Well I'm not an expert on all MGBs but I believe that one of two
different types was installed on all Bs. The later type from 1968 on is
generally considered to be the better system.
You probably didn't know this because:
>> It is very common for these to disappear. I suspect that some
mechanics/owners
>> don't see the value in this part and do not reinstall it after doing
work
>> on the car.
: - )
BTW I think the bar for the stabilizer system on the later cars is
unavailable. It is something that could be manufactured fairly simply
though.
Cheers,
Larry Hoy (larryhoy@juno.com)
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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On Thu, 14 Aug 1997 09:44:33 -0700 "Randy Rees (Volt Computer)"
<a-rrees@microsoft.com> writes:
>Didn't know this, do all years of MGB's have this or only certain
>years.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: larryhoy@juno.com [SMTP:larryhoy@juno.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 1997 9:18 AM
>> To: mgbob@juno.com
>> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: cooling fan for MGB
>>
>> There is supposed to be a engine stabilizer rod on your car. One end
is
>> attached to the rear cross member and the other end to the engine.
This
>> rod is intended to prevent what happened to your radiator. It is very
>> common for these to disappear. I suspect that some mechanics/owners
>> don't see the value in this part and do not reinstall it after doing
work
>> on the car.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Larry Hoy (larryhoy@juno.com)
>> 1969 MGB Roadster
>> 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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