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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Engine Steady |
Sorry, me again There has been talk in various threads about how many engine steady's you should have. I have an 850 with an 1100S engine and Rod Change gearbox. The only engine steady is the one between the block and the body at the clutch end. Do I need more and where 
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| Author: | boomini [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
I only had one at the clutch end of the engine. I kept snapping it. I now have one either end of the engine and 1 on the gearbox. Engine doesnt move at all. |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
At least fit one on the thermostat too. |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
awdmoke wrote: At least fit one on the thermostat too. +1 I had issues with my moke. Needed more support for bad young driving. 
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
The sencond top engine steady was added for the rod change box I think. Every rod change should have one, any movement where the rod enters the box results in leaks. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
It is common to tear the bulkhead crossmember at the rad end when using that top steady. Best way to reinforce it is to add an empty pedal box on that side. Way back in the 850 days there were lower steadies available here, they worked fine until oil rotted the rubber bushes. Top rad end steady is not needed with a remote shift. Cooper S never had or needed it. |
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| Author: | wannanuddamini [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
My '73 Mini S came with two and still had the remote change. They must have been phasing them in ready for the introduction of rod change. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
You can fit four steadies to an engine. 1st at the clutch end going from the block to the bulkhead below the MC's, 2nd is from the thermostat to the top of the bulkhead and like Doc said the best reinforcement/strength is by adding a gutted pedal box (all the holes are there), 3rd and 4th are on either side of the gearbox at the rear going to the subframe. All can be made yourself or buy them all from most mini suppliers. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
I think Rovers had a lower one, but it went forward. |
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| Author: | frank [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
anyone got a photo of what the one on the bulkhead at the radiator end bracket looks like? I have the thermostat end mounting and the rod. Just need a photo to make one up. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
I don't run any engine steadies. |
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| Author: | goodie [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
Morris 1100 wrote: I don't run any engine steadies. Yeah , but your just LOOSE !  
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| Author: | boomini [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
Hardcore morris.... lol |
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| Author: | willy [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
frank wrote: anyone got a photo of what the one on the bulkhead at the radiator end bracket looks like? I have the thermostat end mounting and the rod. Just need a photo to make one up.  Not my image, stolen from Moke.com.au Same as 1275LS. |
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| Author: | boomini [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine Steady |
Wow thats a pretty engine bay |
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