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deuce_roadster · 09-06-2019, 12:07 AM

Ford called them "engine stay rods" as they keep the rear end and t-tube from shoving the engine forward. They were discontinued when they went to open drivelines. 8BAs do not have a place for them to connect to. They have nothing to do with stopping chatter.

09-06-2019, 12:07 AM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 48-6044 Rod, engine radius purpose. Ford called them "engine stay rods" as they keep the rear end and t-tube from shoving the engine forward. They were discontinued when they went to open drivelines. 8BAs do not have a place for them to connect to. They have nothing to do with stopping chatter.