BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 106428 is the steady bracket (one each side of each engine mount). The alignment problem is fixed using shims under the engine mount to raise the engine. Shims are Moss part number 109582 or make your own. Stan ...Or rubber pads under the radiator if that is too low.... Triumph pt No 601994 Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomMull Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Stan, "I'll fit them the next time the tub comes off". Will that be art of your annual layup? For what it's worth, TS58023 has them on the engine mounts, TS73117 did not. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Stan, "I'll fit them the next time the tub comes off". Will that be art of your annual layup? For what it's worth, TS58023 has them on the engine mounts, TS73117 did not. Tom The funny thing is, even after all this discussion and discovery I never did fit the brackets. I found them the other day in a box in the basement. Oh well, a project for next spring. Neither TR got a lot of use or attention this summer due to the screened porch project.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 106428 is the steady bracket (one each side of each engine mount). The alignment problem is fixed using shims under the engine mount to raise the engine. Shims are Moss part number 109582 or make your own. Stan Thank you Stan Any idea how many I might need?; or how thick is each one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thank you Stan Any idea how many I might need?; or how thick is each one? I don't see a dimension stated in any document or any supplier web site Camilo. Probably best to call and ask since each supplier may vary. They are nothing special, just a steel plate with a slot in it so it can slide under the engine mount after backing off the securing bolts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I don't see a dimension stated in any document or any supplier web site Camilo. Probably best to call and ask since each supplier may vary. They are nothing special, just a steel plate with a slot in it so it can slide under the engine mount after backing off the securing bolts. From the above, am I to understand that if I am to insert the 109582 to lift the engine, I might just as well get the 106428 to steady the sideways movement of the engine? Are these original TR3A parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 From the above, am I to understand that if I am to insert the 109582 to lift the engine, I might just as well get the 106428 to steady the sideways movement of the engine? Are these original TR3A parts? We don't know if all cars had the steady brackets or just some cars. They would not do any harm and may do some good in the event that an engine mount starts to go soft or fail. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Late to join this discussion, but VHP has the engine steady brackets...Commision No TS23635.- O Not sure about the gearbox ones. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Iain What is VHP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Following encouragement on another thread I have just changed my engine mounts with the engine in situ. I confirm that two hands per arm are required to do the job Rather glad I did it as both had failed, the rubber seemed ok but on one the bottom plate had separated and on t'other the stud had sheared off the top plate. The heavy TR engine seems to have held everything in place thanks to the famous force of gravity but on going over the yumps it must have been the front water hose that held the engine in place! They had been in there for 19 years. - worth jacking up the engine just to see if yours have failed. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Iain What is VHP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Some good landrover tyres on that. Ideal tough tyres for gravel I would think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hamish, De rigueur for Winter Rallys in the late 1950's ! (That photos is coming up to 60 years ago) Sorry Camillo, my shorthand for the registration on my car. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Really fantastic to have such a history with a car. Well done. Youll have to share some stories. Especially for us newbies. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Maybe on Nov 5th? Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR24178 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 They are fitted to my car TS 4178 they are just a failsafe if the rubber breaks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Following encouragement on another thread I have just changed my engine mounts with the engine in situ. I confirm that two hands per arm are required to do the job Rather glad I did it as both had failed, the rubber seemed ok but on one the bottom plate had separated and on t'other the stud had sheared off the top plate. The heavy TR engine seems to have held everything in place thanks to the famous force of gravity but on going over the yumps it must have been the front water hose that held the engine in place! They had been in there for 19 years. - worth jacking up the engine just to see if yours have failed. James Where exactly do these steady brackets go, and how many do I need? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijonsson Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) In the very bottom left corner you can catch a glimpse of one secured with the same screw that holds the support to the frame, the opposite side is also visible. You need 2 for each support, 4 in total. http://ijonsson.se/tr2/photo_diary.php?day=motor&folder=motor&id=IMG_2607 Edited November 3, 2017 by ijonsson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Don't ask me , I don't have any (steady brackets). James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Here are some originals for reference Iain Edited November 3, 2017 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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