I recently installed GT V-8 A-arm bushings in my '73B and found the bolt
securing the wishbone arms to the king pin to be stuck on the right side. I
presume the bolt is rusted to the spacer (distance tube). The seals
(probably original) broke off in my hand while trying to free the bolt - so
I have to disassemble it again to install new seals as a minimum (once I
order the parts I need). Any tried and proven techniques for freeing this
up short of pulling the king pin and beating the bolt into submission?
Also...the car had brand new tires on it when I purchased it, and the left
front wheel has a noticeable negative camber (I installed new rear leaf
springs in 11/96). The left side rides lower than the right side by 1 to
1-1/2". There is also some evidence of a scrape with a curb or other
man-made object along the right side rocker panel and fender - so the
possibility of something being bent is not out of the question.
When I removed the left spring pan - there was an extra piece of spring coil
in there, presumably as a shim to help the ride height. Free height of the
two springs were within 1/8" of each other and within spec - but as I did
one side at a time, I did not swap them. The "taller" spring is on the
right side.
Can the coil springs noticeably affect the camber?
Are the shims between the swivel axle and the trunnion capable of adjusting
the camber some?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich Mason
'73 MGB
Huntsville, AL
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