> In a message dated 11/3/2007 12:49:40 P.M. Eastern Standard
Time,
> tr3driver@ca.rr.com writes:
>> 'Silentbloc' is actually a generic term
> I always thought it was a Triumph (or LBC) term. Never could figure
out what
> was silent about it, or bloc for that matter. As a generic term does it
refer to
> the bonded rubber type or can it be fully rotational?
AFAIK, it refers to the bonded rubber construction. By "generic" I meant
the term applies to many different bushings, it's actually a brand name I
believe.
http://www.empirerubber.com.au/ie/silentbloc.shtml
Also used in the rear springs on a TR2-4, and the rear subframe on a Stag,
plus no doubt other places I didn't think of.
Randall
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