Re: Re: 1952 Paris built Normale RSJ 834

[Anonymous]

Oh dear not only am I a presumed member of the Traction Moaners group here on the pesky forum I also am one of those who are risking life and limb for removing the volute springs and using a modern alternative. In the latest issue of FP it is mentioned that the springs are there to solely stop the engine from moving side to side and that the rear block mounting takes the strain. I am new to Tractions but with just a borrowed manual and pure logic I know this is wrong. If someones car is set up in this way no wonder they have noise and vibration. Yes I had concerns re the engine mounting brackets and their ability to do the job being asked but after actually thinking it through and taking a good look I am pretty sure they will be fine.