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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #625 on: April 16, 2013, 08:06:09 PM »
I'm switching from the stuff I mixed up to some Liquid Wrench.  I don't think it's working.  I don't want to resort to a cutting wheel... I'll take it to JD's before I do that.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #626 on: April 20, 2013, 03:57:26 PM »
Success!  I finally got the castle nut off the top of the kingpin.  I had to put it back on the car and use a four-foot breaker bar to crack the damn thing.

Now how the hell do I remove the trunion? :thatsright:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #627 on: April 20, 2013, 04:32:37 PM »
Success!  I finally got the castle nut off the top of the kingpin.  I had to put it back on the car and use a four-foot breaker bar to crack the damn thing.

Now how the hell do I remove the trunion? :thatsright:

Chris, I've never messed with the trunnions on mine, but I do have this in my bookmarks-  probably for the post about cutting the groove for grease:

http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?2,9654

You might want to take the guy's advice in the second to last post, and just cut them out. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #628 on: April 20, 2013, 05:08:01 PM »
I got it.  I put the swivel axle in a vise and threaded the castle nut back on to the kingpin and beat it with a hammer until the kingpin slid out.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #629 on: April 21, 2013, 02:26:48 PM »
Nice.   :whatever:

The new fulcrum pin I got from Moss Motors, the one that holds the trunion to the lever shock, is supposed to have a hole drilled in it for a cotter pin.  The hole is only drilled out halfway.  Better check the other half of my kit and see if I can use that one.


edit:  just got off the phone with Moss.  They're shipping me a new pin tomorrow. :II:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #630 on: April 21, 2013, 02:32:24 PM »
Nice.   :whatever:

The new fulcrum pin I got from Moss Motors, the one that holds the trunion to the lever shock, is supposed to have a hole drilled in it for a cotter pin.  The hole is only drilled out halfway.  Better check the other half of my kit and see if I can use that one.

Easy fix, just use half a cotter pin.  :popcorn:

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #631 on: April 21, 2013, 02:59:53 PM »
One new kingpin:

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #632 on: April 23, 2013, 08:26:19 PM »
This is frustrating.  I got both ends of the new axle installed with new bushings and realized I forgot to pull the swaybar link back into place... it was blocked by the steering arm I had just reconnected.  So, after getting that mess sorted out, I remembered that I was supposed to put the coil spring back in before replacing the wishbone arms and bushings.  Today was a complete waste of time... that's what I get for not paying attention.

I just want to go for a drive. :bawl:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #633 on: April 26, 2013, 08:27:39 PM »
Supposed to rain Saturday.  Looks like my new suspension has been delayed another week.  The good news, the replacement feels nice and tight.  I suppose this is a good thing... I dropped one of the nuts attached to a bolt on the lever shock and can't find it. 

I tried to find a suitable replacement at the hardware store and didn't have any luck.  I finally broke down and called NOS Parts who rebuilds them.  I got called out for losing it, but he did tell me replacement nuts and bolts are 3/8x24.  Ain't my fault my driveway is the same color as 40-year-old nuts and screws.  Besides, those things bounce when you drop them. :-)
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #634 on: April 27, 2013, 01:58:27 PM »
Supposed to rain Saturday.  Looks like my new suspension has been delayed another week.  The good news, the replacement feels nice and tight.  I suppose this is a good thing... I dropped one of the nuts attached to a bolt on the lever shock and can't find it. 

I tried to find a suitable replacement at the hardware store and didn't have any luck.  I finally broke down and called NOS Parts who rebuilds them.  I got called out for losing it, but he did tell me replacement nuts and bolts are 3/8x24.  Ain't my fault my driveway is the same color as 40-year-old nuts and screws.  Besides, those things bounce when you drop them. :-)

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We have had beautiful weather today so I replace all three belts on the lawn tractor along with the blade.  Ended up by putting on a smoke show as soon as I engaged the blade.  Opps, the belt runs insidethe keeper.  :thatsright:  Damn belts are expensive, close to $100 for the three of them.  

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #635 on: April 28, 2013, 05:44:48 PM »
Success!

Finally got everything reassembled.  That coil spring was a pain the ass, but I got it back on.  Now I just need to torque everything correctly and put the brake caliber and hub back on.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #636 on: April 29, 2013, 05:03:59 PM »
What's a brake caliber?









or is that Brit-speak?


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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #637 on: April 29, 2013, 05:04:58 PM »
It's the Queen's English.

She doesn't know jack about cars.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #638 on: April 29, 2013, 05:20:51 PM »
It's the Queen's English.

She doesn't know jack about cars.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #639 on: April 29, 2013, 05:25:18 PM »
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #640 on: April 30, 2013, 08:49:47 PM »
Does anyone have any experience with Naval Jelly?  My rotors look pretty bad with surface rust so I picked up a jar. 

I'll take some pictures later.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #641 on: April 30, 2013, 08:54:07 PM »
Does anyone have any experience with Naval Jelly?  My rotors look pretty bad with surface rust so I picked up a jar. 

I'll take some pictures later.

Nope, but ask about navel lint and you might find some help on here.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #642 on: April 30, 2013, 09:37:51 PM »
Does anyone have any experience with Naval Jelly?  My rotors look pretty bad with surface rust so I picked up a jar. 

I'll take some pictures later.

Yes.  I use naval jelly and muratic acid for rust removal.

Are they rusted on the machined surface, or are you just going for a general rotor cleanup? 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #643 on: April 30, 2013, 10:03:30 PM »
It's on the machined surface.  It was like that when I pulled them off.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #644 on: April 30, 2013, 10:19:55 PM »
It's on the machined surface.  It was like that when I pulled them off.

If they are rusted to the point of any pitting on the machined surface where the pads ride, I would get rid of them.  Anything else, I would lightly clean up with some sandpaper and brake cleaner. 

If you're talking about cleaning up the non-machined surfaces, you'll have to coat them with something after you clean them with anything, otherwise they'll get that 'rusty' look again really fast. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #645 on: April 30, 2013, 10:27:52 PM »
No, there's no pitting.  I will try some brake cleaner and a scrub pad.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #646 on: May 01, 2013, 09:09:54 AM »
Free candy.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #647 on: May 05, 2013, 07:34:20 PM »
 :yahoo: Success.  I only got one wheel done, but it's a big improvement.  The other wheel is still erratic and shaky but driveable.

I think I may have FUBAR'd my choke cable.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #648 on: May 05, 2013, 09:11:35 PM »
:yahoo: Success.  I only got one wheel done, but it's a big improvement.  The other wheel is still erratic and shaky but driveable.

I think I may have FUBAR'd my choke cable.

Did you put a bind in the cable? 

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« Reply #649 on: May 05, 2013, 09:37:17 PM »
I think it started to unwind after I disconnected it.  Now it's all bunched up inside the sheath.  I'll have to yank it out and pick up a replacement cable from the bicycle shop down the street.

I'm considering upgrading my brake lights to LEDs.  I don't feel that the 1157 incandescent is very visible during the day, at least not with some of the brake-checks I get from the cars behind me.
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