[Spridgets] Removing lump on 74 midget

[Ron Soave]

Strap I’ve seen, but never the rod! Wow. 

Ron Soave

> On Aug 16, 2020, at 7:19 PM, Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> This is what was on both of my 74Midgets;
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>> On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 7:43 PM Kevin Valentine <kevinv1275 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> The factory called it a "Gearbox (or engine) safety restraint cable" depending upon who you ask ;)  
>> In the MGB and some Midgets it was a steel rod instead of a cable.  (I had a few of those too).
>> 
>> Kevin V.
>> Tuscarora, Pa
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>>> On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 7:28 PM Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> My Bugeye had it added! Always wondered where it was on my 1970.  Learn something new, even 23 years after the fact. 
>>> 
>>> Ron Soave
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>>>>> On Aug 16, 2020, at 5:33 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>>> I thought the retaining cable came along in the 1500 Midgets.  I remember removing Larry's cable during the 5 speed installation.   I did not realize it's a last year of the A series cars item too.
>>>> My bad!  
>>>> Chuck
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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>>>> ------ Original message------
>>>> From: Ryan
>>>> Date: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 6:11 PM
>>>> To: Kevin Valentine;
>>>> Cc: Charles F. Christ Sr.;Spridgets;
>>>> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Removing lump on 74 midget
>>>> 
>>>> Can I po st pics? That might help?
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2020, at 5:19 PM, Kevin Valentine via Spridgets > wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Chuck, that strap was on the 1974 midgets and it was put there to keep the engine and transmission from leaving the car in case of an accident. It needs to be removed :-)
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 5:11 PM crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>>> I'm a lot confused.  If the 2 botyom bolts fell out , ok 2 less to remove.  The "strap" you mention ?   That confuses me.   What is the strap supposed to attach to or do?   
>>>>>> As long as the 4 trans mount bolts are out , shifter removed and the speedometer cable detached , and the slave cylinder , the transmission should slide out dumping a bunch of its lubricant on its way out.   ( do drain it first!)  
>>>>>> You did unbolt the braided ground cable that attaches to the bottom of the right frame rail and the lower slave cylinder bolt?  Just asking...
>>>>>> Chuck
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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>>>>>> ------ Original mess age------
>>>>>> < div dir="auto">From: Ryan via Spridgets
>>>>>> Date: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 4:37 PM
>>>>>> To: Spridgets net;
>>>>>> Cc:
>>>>>> Subject:[Spridgets] Removing lump on 74 midget
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Planning on pulling the lump together. I removed the 2 bolts in either side of the tunnel. The two bolts that normally come in from the bottom of the car through the bracket are not there neither is the bracket. However when I look through the peep hole at the tale end Of the trans I can see a metal strap bolted to the trans mounting bracket. Does this need to be removed? It’s been 10 years since I pulled the lump. 
>>>>>> Ryan
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