The subject says it all. What bolt and screw sizes are generally good to have on hand for a 5-main MGB engine rebuild? I think someone asked not too long ago, but haven't seen an answer. Thanks in ad
Don't know about the bolts. When I put mine together, I just went and bought those as necessary. One of the things which made my life *much* easier, was to get boxes of SAE flat washers, lock washers
When rebuilding an MG B series type engine normally all fasteners are reused. Unless some DPO has been in there all fasteners can be removed without damage. The parts that are sensitive to damage ar
When I rebuilt my motor I was pleased to find that there are pretty much three sizes of nuts & bolts used. David indicated the wrench size used, not the thread size, which is how you'll buy them. I'
Actually, it's a very good idea to replace them all unless you know they have been replaced recently. They stretch not just from abuse but from use! Since we started making a habit of replacing all t
One thing to remember folks "Hardware" fasteners are at best ungraded. (read unknown quality). They are fine for the DIY projects around the house, but frankly leave a LOT to be desired when it comes
Thanks everyone for the input. The big weekend is this one, May 17 & 18, when the engine I've been working on machining and getting parts for goes back together. I've spent the last week or more pori
Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 06:50:42 -0400 (EDT)
Nina before you reassemble the engine besure to clean the inside of the as well as the inside and outside of the crank. I use kerosine and a turkey baster. ...Art
<< Actually, it's a very good idea to replace them all unless you know they have been replaced recently. They stretch not just from abuse but from use! Since we started making a habit of replacing al