still awaiting carb parts for the 73 'b. have flushed coolant system,
but can't refill until i fix the broken water outlet stud. have drained
the gearbox, but can't refill until i can manage to get the damned refill
plug loose (two days of futile tugging using a variety of tools---the
trans & od are from a 79 or 80 model, hence the plug is under the car
on the side of the transmission...i've been dragging myself across the
concrete trying to get this thing off!!!)
oh yeah, tube shocks...
the po added a shock conversion that was apparently available from
moss some time ago. i believe the manufacturer is kmb(?). it provides
a _very_ stiff ride; not the most comfortable among the numerous
potholes in columbia sc. the handling, however, is superb. even with
worn a-arm bushings (new ones are coming with the carb parts i've
ordered), everything feels tight.
has anyone come up with a suitable replacement (other than spax) for
these shocks? while i'm not terribly unsatisfied with the kmb(?) shocks,
i know that they will need to be replaced in the near future. does
anyone know of a monroe, gabriel, etc (ie. readily available from a
local parts store) shock part number that will 1) fit the system on
car, and 2) provide a bit more comfortable ride? i'm assuming that
the mounting for the system on my car is the same as the newer
conversions on the market.
thanks,
robert williford
73 mgb
oh yeah, anyone have any recommendations for removing a broken water
outlet stud? 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of stud is protruding from the
head. i've tried lots of wd-40 and vise grips, but to no avail. i
really don't want to drill, tap, and helicoil, so any advice is very
welcome.
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