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| Author: | captainwaldopepper [ Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What goes here? |
Hi All There is a threaded hole in my pudding stirrer gearbox (next to the block the gear lever goes into) What is meant to go there? I'm assuming it's an exhaust mount of some sort but what sort of fitting screws into the hole?. Here's the view from the underside of the car (to the right of the exhaust pipe);  and here it is from the top;  Cheers Dave |
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
Winnabey will know. Parts expert extraordinaire. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
Proper 850 exhaust pipe has a bracket welded on it to align with that lug. Exhaust pipe is used to help cope with torque reaction. Without the bracket and a bolt you will break the pipe's flange where it attaches to the manifold. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
You can see it on the diagram here http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/in ... age&id=178 |
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| Author: | captainwaldopepper [ Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
Thanks all I may need to weld a bracket onto the exhaust pipe and bolt the gearbox to it!! Cheers Dave |
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| Author: | Bubbacluby [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
850's had a gearbox steady that no other models had. Could have been the mounting point for this? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
No. It's for exhaust. I had an 850 back in early 60s, the only extra steady was sold as an accessory, that bolted to the gearbox underneath and ran back to the subframe floor mounting bolt. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
The exhaust pipe came with the support bracket already welded to it. You can see it in the following diagram. Attachment: PUB1011 A21-1 L.jpg
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
You can buy extra steady / stabilisers if using a rod change or magic wand: Top http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... K1000.aspx Lower LH http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... SK001.aspx Lower RH http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... /MSSK.aspx |
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| Author: | captainwaldopepper [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
A lower steady would also be handy as the gearbox does tend to move around a fair bit!!! |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
captainwaldopepper wrote: A lower steady would also be handy as the gearbox does tend to move around a fair bit!!! It will move around far less after you bolt the exhaust bracket on. 
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| Author: | captainwaldopepper [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
Thanks Doc-I'll weld a bracket on this weekend 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
The proper bracket is wrapped partly around the pipe for strength. Don't just weld a flat piece against it, that will crack the pipe. Put a fold in it and bend it over the pipe a bit. |
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| Author: | captainwaldopepper [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
Hi Doc I was also thinking about something like this-either welded on or just clamped tight http://www.britcycle.com/Products/images/743001.jpg Cheers Dave |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What goes here? |
captainwaldopepper wrote: Hi Doc I was also thinking about something like this-either welded on or just clamped tight http://www.britcycle.com/Products/images/743001.jpg Cheers Dave A bracket like that going around the pipe seems like a good idea. You should be able to get one locally or even make one from steel bar. MKO have original BMC NOS versions if that's of interest. https://minikingdomonline.com.au/produc ... o-gearbox/ https://minikingdomonline.com.au/produc ... o-gearbox/ I'll post the BMC Australia engineering drawing for exhaust pipe and the original bracket in a moment. Just need to make some adjustments. |
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