I have a CB 74 B. should it have the support rod Joe talks about below? If
so anybody have an extra?
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 9:27 AM
Subject: Engine support rod
|While crawling under my '75 B I noticed that the rod the runs under the
|transmission to the back of the bell housing was so loose, it was rattling
|around. My Haynes refers to as an "Engine support Rod" Is there a specific
|procedure to tighten it up ? If so, what is it ? Also, it appears to be
either
|curved or bent, this might be to clear the bottom of the trans. But should
it
|be curved or straight ? My car is equipped with the OD trans, and it looks
as
|if a slight curve in the rod is necessary to clear the bottom of the trans.
|Also, my trans has always had a slight grind when shifting into 4th. My
RX-7
|Turbo did the same in 1st - 3rd gears. I cured it by switching to Redline
MT90
|trans lube. I am considering using it in the B's box, but am concerned
about
|it's effect on the OD unit. Anyone have any experience with this in these
cars
|?
|It was a miracle worker in the Mazda.
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