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JSeery · 12-06-2020, 08:32 PM

Is this the one you're referring to Bob?

ENGINE STAY-RODS: These were used up through the ‘48 engines. They certainly
help control clutch chatter. Run ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.
CLUTCH CHATTER ELIMINATORS: These came out in the forties and were after
market items. They really work on ‘33 thru ‘48 cars with their center X frame.
And are simple to construct and install. The design uses a “V”, a long bolt
threaded on both ends, 4 old pin type shock absorber bushings with washers, two
nuts for the long bolt, and a stout “S” shaped hook. I didn’t include dimensions
since you can determine them for your particular car. The following should help
you with your design. Pictures are currently shown on the Flathead Techno Site.
The front pieces to form the “V” are made from a two lengths of 3/8" X 1" flat
stock. The two pieces have to be long enough to reach from the lower two trans
bolts to about the middle of the trans. You’ll need heat to bend things unless
your fingernails are rough from dragging on the asphalt as you walk! Bend both
ends of each of the two pieces 90 degrees and drill holes in both bends. The two
at the trans should be 3/8" diameter for the trans bolts to go through. Both
rear holes need to be the same diameter as the long rod. Attach the two pieces
to the lower two bolts of the trans without using bushings. Bend the 2 pieces so
the remaining two ends have their 90 degree bends overlap and their holes line
up.
The long rod with both ends threaded back a good inch or so has to be long
enough to go from the intersection of the two pieces you just installed to the
trans and extend to near the front of the X center cross member (6" or so). Put
a bushing and washer on each side of the rod that goes through both pieces from
the trans and hold these together with a nut. The other end of the rod will get
bushings and washers on each side of the “S” shaped hook.
Use a piece of 3/8" flat stock and bend in an elongated “S”. Hook one end in
the rear of the center X frame member. The S goes from the rear of the X member
towards the front of the car. Drill a hole in the other end of the S for the
long rod to go through. Install the rod through the hole in the S hook.
Hook everything up and tighten the nuts quite a bit on each end of the
long rod. This will virtually eliminate nearly all, if not all, clutch
chatter. If you have problem understanding this after going over it while
under your car, please e-mail me and I’ll see if I can help.

12-06-2020, 08:32 PM	#18
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Engine Steady Rods Is this the one you're referring to Bob? ENGINE STAY-RODS: These were used up through the ‘48 engines. They certainly help control clutch chatter. Run ‘em if you’ve got ‘em. CLUTCH CHATTER ELIMINATORS: These came out in the forties and were after market items. They really work on ‘33 thru ‘48 cars with their center X frame. And are simple to construct and install. The design uses a “V”, a long bolt threaded on both ends, 4 old pin type shock absorber bushings with washers, two nuts for the long bolt, and a stout “S” shaped hook. I didn’t include dimensions since you can determine them for your particular car. The following should help you with your design. Pictures are currently shown on the Flathead Techno Site. The front pieces to form the “V” are made from a two lengths of 3/8" X 1" flat stock. The two pieces have to be long enough to reach from the lower two trans bolts to about the middle of the trans. You’ll need heat to bend things unless your fingernails are rough from dragging on the asphalt as you walk! Bend both ends of each of the two pieces 90 degrees and drill holes in both bends. The two at the trans should be 3/8" diameter for the trans bolts to go through. Both rear holes need to be the same diameter as the long rod. Attach the two pieces to the lower two bolts of the trans without using bushings. Bend the 2 pieces so the remaining two ends have their 90 degree bends overlap and their holes line up. The long rod with both ends threaded back a good inch or so has to be long enough to go from the intersection of the two pieces you just installed to the trans and extend to near the front of the X center cross member (6" or so). Put a bushing and washer on each side of the rod that goes through both pieces from the trans and hold these together with a nut. The other end of the rod will get bushings and washers on each side of the “S” shaped hook. Use a piece of 3/8" flat stock and bend in an elongated “S”. Hook one end in the rear of the center X frame member. The S goes from the rear of the X member towards the front of the car. Drill a hole in the other end of the S for the long rod to go through. Install the rod through the hole in the S hook. Hook everything up and tighten the nuts quite a bit on each end of the long rod. This will virtually eliminate nearly all, if not all, clutch chatter. If you have problem understanding this after going over it while under your car, please e-mail me and I’ll see if I can help.