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gearbox cable?
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:46 pm
by FrankM83
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
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:49 pm
by bigginger
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:52 pm
by FrankM83
wow thats a fast response,
interesting and was this fitted to all minors?
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:57 pm
by bigginger
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...
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:03 pm
by Cam
It started being fitted to the last of the Series II Minors, so all the Minor 1000s (all varients) should have them fitted.
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:39 pm
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:30 pm
by Cam
Yes, it seems to have a dual function. Stopping the engine hitting the radiator in an emergency situation and helping to prevent clutch judder.