Engine steady?

Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:35 am

Having read the concours posts I had a look at Minerva and discovered that her engine steady was neither the right way up or the wrong way up but missing totally!

Where does it attatch to on the bodywork as I can't quite see from the picture?

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:30 am

Phillip as you look at the battery tray below it there is a section about 1 1/2" deep that reaches down to the bulkhead crossmember and on the left hand side there should be 2 holes where there should be a bracket fixed with the end havibg an angled part for the engine steady to fix to, however they often break / corrode and some people make an alternative as Cam has done or fit a Grumpys kit that fits in a different location, and you do need one as without the engine can move under breaking and worse case senario the fan will hit the rad.

Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:39 am

Hmm, think I'll have to get the Grumpys kit as there's just a big hole there

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:42 am

The complete kit is £25 delivered and unless you can weld an alternative in (as Cam has) the cost of having it done + buying a new steady fit will work out more expensive. Cam will be able to post a closer up picture of the area I am sure.

Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:47 am

The kit definitely sounds the way to go as while I can weld I have no welder (or place to weld anymore). Are there any pictures that Cam doesn't have (other than rear seat wingbolts)?
Does anyone have the phone number for Grumpys to hand? I'd like to get it ordered and fitted quickly as she's my only transport at the moment!

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:05 am

Grumpys number is 01706 812898
Cam does not have a picture off the inside of his petrol tank either

Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:10 am

Cheers for that, all ordered and on the way so I should have it all fitted before the national (don't fancy bombing up the motorways without one).

You say he doesn't have that picture, but he could have a friend with an endoscope!!

Post by **Cam** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:30 am

You can see my first attempt in this picture (the bolt on job):

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Members_Ca ... rris39.JPG

...........as well as the original broken area under and to the left of the battery tray/box.

I have not got a detailed picture of my weld on one as it's hidden behind wires and tubes in all the pictures..........

The original steady looks like this (although it's upside down in this picture):

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/RallyPics/ ... 03_037.JPG

Oh and I do have a picture of the inside of my petrol tank:

And to be perfectly honest, I don't think I want a friend who is into endoscopes..............

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:52 am

Thats the wrong one Cam thats the inside of your exhaust pipe when the engine was running a bit rich

Post by **Cam** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:55 am

Ah! yes, sorry Kevin, here is the correct picture:

Actually my engine is running a bit rich, but at least it's running.

(Sorry................

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Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:10 am

Yes I've got the right hole

That whole section is missing, looks as though someone cut it out as the edges are very straight!

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:35 am

My engine is also running better now the dizzy has been replaced (with a working vaccume unit) and the carb tuned a bit better but I have a rattle

thats not pinpointed yet, about the only thing its not doing is running rich.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:42 pm

pskipper,
I have a top steady kit - I just need to check that I don't need it on the 58 but if so, you can have it for a fiver

Post by **pskipper** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:56 pm

Drat, thanks for the offer Ray but I've already ordered one! Never mind she's worth it!