Well, it ain't pretty, but without a special tool the only way I could
get this nut off and back on was with a cold chisel on the corner of one
of the flats. It will put a little gouge in the nut, but what the hell,
no one can see it! Note the pitch of the threads, I think they are
reversed on the right side.
If your axle is the same as on my '65 you will need a press to get the
bearing out of the hub. Take it to a machine shop if you don't have one.
MGMagnette@aol.com wrote:
>
> I am trying to remove the rear hub and bearing on what is equivelant to an
> MGA axle (Magnette Mk. III) and I am having great trouble. The manual shows
> some interesting tools, but I don't have those. Any suggestions? The big
> end nut measures about 2" but a 2" wrench is too big and nobody seems to make
> a 2 15/16" wrench that I've found yet!
>
> Thanks-
> John
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Stuart MacMillan
Seattle
'84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1
'65 MGB (Driven since 1969)
'74 MGB GT (Restoring)
Assisting on Restoration:
'72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
'64 MGB (Son's)
Parts cars:
'68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
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