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Re: questions: MGB front suspension (a little long)

To: mgs@Autox.Team.Net, Rich Mason <rmason@ro.com>
Subject: Re: questions: MGB front suspension (a little long)
From: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 17:00:11 +0000
Rich Mason wrote:
> 
> 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?
> 

I've had to hacksaw through the bolt both sides of the king pion in the past.

PaulH



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