About Scott Cypher Expertise Can answer about Triumph Spitfire 1500, GT6, TR6 Engine repair, modifications, mechanical questions, part interchangeability,
Can't answer Triumph other models not mentioned above, cosmetic, electrical or interior/exterior trim issues.
Experience Triumph enthusiast for 22 years; own a TR6, TR7, Spitfire, GT6. Race a Spitfire in SCCA, Preparing at GT6 for Vintage Race, TR7/TR6 for street use.
Organizations FOT, NASS mail list, SCCA
Education/Credentials None specific to the subject matter.
Question I'm working on a 1978 1500 spitfire.The transmission and engine were out of the car when i got it.There is a cable on the bottom of the mount plate were the transmission mounts go. This cable is about 5/16 in diameter and has threads on both ends. What does it hook to? It looks like it should go towards the engine.The back hooks to a little box looking plate.How does it adjust and what does it do?
Answer To be honest, I've never figured it out. some have that cable, some don't. most cars I've seen don't. It could be a grounding cable for the transmission. I've only ever seen it between the rear plate of the engine and the transmission mounts.
