What is this ? for what ?

[Sandun]

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[charlie_morris_minor]

it is the gearbox steady, to stop your engine and box moving forward under heavy breaking etc

a new one is 3.50 from bull motif

[mike.perry]

- and the fan hitting the radiator

[bmcecosse]

Early cars didn't have it - it's not absolutely necessary -if you get a new one - don't do it up tight - it should be slightly 'loose'. Nice clean looking car under there Sandun!

[dellerie]

don't see the need for one myself. no austin's were ever fitted with one.

[daveyl]

It may have been mentioned before but, the tie may prevent the engine/gearbox from moving forward when the clutch is engaged via the 'rod' mechanism.

[Sandun]

Thank you so much

[les]

---and although disputed in some quarters, it does seems to have an influence in reducing judder when reversing!

[davidmiles]

looks just like my pickup