.. for those of us with vehicles with a bit fewer cylinders, and more
importantly, a shift linkage, they are damn important to keep the
engine/tranny from bouncing around so much and changing where the
shift pattern is..
Lester
1 Bugeye
23 SAABs
1 Suburban tow vehicle
On Dec 13, 2006, at 4:39 PM, Timothy H. Collins wrote:
> This is probably a question for Paul A, but here goes. Here's a
> Morris Minor engine compartment picture that shows an engine
> stabliizer - a link from a head bolt to the frame to keep torque
> roll to a minimum. I'm wondering if the link was original to the MM
> or added later? Is that something the mainly benefits racers or
> does it contribute anything useful (noticeable) to a road car? It's
> the same engine as in our Spridgets, but I don't see the link used
> on Spridgets. Why not?
>
> http://www.pbase.com/redtop/image/47741841
>
> Tim Collins
> Midland, MI
> 1966 AH Sprite
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