gearbox cable?

Post by **FrankM83** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:46 pm

Hi all while preparing tot ake off the engine off my van I found a cable passing through the crossmember it has a sort of setting by doing or undoing a nut, i've never seen one like this before does anyone know what this could be?, the van is from 1970 and was en ex telephone engineers van abck in the uk thanks

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:49 pm

It's there to stop the fan going through the radiator in an emergency stop. They seem to have been taken off a lot of vehicles, but I'd rather have one for peace of mind.

Post by **FrankM83** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:52 pm

wow thats a fast response,

interesting and was this fitted to all minors?

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:57 pm

I *think* so, except early ones - I only know the commercials though, but somebody will tell us if I'm wrong

Blimey - just looked - it was a bit fast, wasn't it...

Post by **Cam** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:03 pm

It started being fitted to the last of the Series II Minors, so all the Minor 1000s (all varients) should have them fitted.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:39 pm

I think it is also designed to stop the engine unit moving forward when you press the clutch - but it shouldn't be done up 'tight' - just slightly slack.

Post by **Cam** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:30 pm

Yes, it seems to have a dual function. Stopping the engine hitting the radiator in an emergency situation and helping to prevent clutch judder.