If it's the same stay bar I'm thinking of, it keeps the engine and tranny
from sliding forwards into your radiator under severe braking or accidents.
I believe that one end attaches to the tranny crossmember, and the other end
bolts to a bracket between the engine and tranny...
Michael S. Lishego
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/3706/
>On a related subject, can anyone tell me the purpose of the longitudinal
>stayrod that attaches to the trans mount on early 'Bs? I don't seem to
>have one, not surprising since the engine, tranny and x-member are from 3
>different cars. And what does the other end attach to? Am I endangering
>the entire edifice with this omission?
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>Max Heim
>'66 MGB
>runs great, needs paint
>Palo Alto CA
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