stiffeners ?

[Derek]

Did the SV use the two stiffener brackets to the bell housing ? I've done an OD swap on mine and the WSM does not mention them nor does mine have them. Did they attach to the frame ? seems a bit odd with the rubber mounts..

Derek

 

[puff4]

Yes, the SV does use the stiffening bars. They run from the block to the bell housing.

 

[RootesRacer]

Earlier engines also used stiffeners but they were welded sheetmetal instead of a simple steel bar.

 

[Derek]

Guess I'll have to find a pair. Do they use the sump bolts as an anchor point, or do they have their own spot ?

Thanks Derek

 

[RootesRacer]

Guess I'll have to find a pair. Do they use the sump bolts as an anchor point, or do they have their own spot ?

Thanks Derek

Yes they use the sump mounting bolts on one end and the bellhousing on the other.

 

[Jim in PA]

I have an extra set of the stiffeners/ struts if you can't find yourself a pair on eBay or wherever... PM me if interested.
Jim

 

[puff4]

Isn't easier just to but sildenafil in the petrol tank?

 

[Alpine 1789]

What is the purpose of the bars and why are they necessary with the steel oil pan and not the aluminum one? My SV has the aluminum oil pan from a fastback Alpine GT and, I believe like the fastback cars, has never had the stiffeners in the 34 years I have owned the car.

 

[RootesRacer]

What is the purpose of the bars and why are they necessary with the steel oil pan and not the aluminum one? My SV has the aluminum oil pan from a fastback Alpine GT and, I believe like the fastback cars, has never had the stiffeners in the 34 years I have owned the car.

The bellhousing to engine mounting points are high and the bottom of both are not well supported and allows vibration. The stiffener helsp provide rigidity down lower between the two.

The steel oil pan doesnt bolt to the bellhousing, the alloy pan does, making a VERY rigid engine/transmission interface.

 

[Alpine 1789]

Thanks. Good to know.