Saftey Engine Restraint Cable

[tao724]

Hi All,
Does a safety engine restraint cable fit on a 73 Midget? If so, where?

photo: https://picasaweb.google.com/Minorsands/MGMidget1973#5373118964723987410

Thanks,

mike

 

[JPSmit]

pretty sure it is 1500 only

 

[smaceng]

When I pulled a donor engine out of a 1974, it had one on it.

 

[tao724]

Do I need one on my 73?
If so, any description on where placed?
Thanks again

 

[Billm]

From the picture it looks like it would go from a hole in the outside (car side) of the tranny mount to one of the engine/tranny bolts.
Does your tranny mount have a hole in the frame that is big enough for the bar to go through?
BillM

 

[SilentUnicorn]

the end with the metal adapter on it goes to a tranny bolt on the lower passenger side. The other end is threaded into the cross member on the passenger side. It does not need to be real tight. If it is too tight it will transfer vibration throughout the car. Does your significant other know you put that greasy thing on the carpet?


m

 

[tao724]

Actually, its a photo currently on ebay. (its on someone elses carpet!). I was trying to figure out if I needed one for my car. I dont think I find evidence of a former attachment on the passengers side crossmember (?). Maybe I'll leave that for someone else to 'snap up at auction!'.

 

[jlaird]

Should not be necessary if motor mounts are good and you are not raceing.

 

[tao724]

Thats the response that I like to hear........less work for me. Motor mounts are all refurbished and great shape. Thanks for the comments. :thumbsup: