[Mgs] 80 MGB - Cross member to Body bolt

[Preston Smith]

Good day all!

On my 1980 MGB, a service shop replaced the rubber pads inserted between 
the Front cross member and the body - they had deteriorated due to oil 
leakage and I was getting an annoying sound in the front end.  The new 
pads are made of polyurethane.

Recently I am starting to hear the familiar noise again.  I thought it 
might be prudent to re torque the 4 nuts used on the body - cross member 
connecting bolts - if I recall correctly they are torqued at about 56 
foot-pounds

The bolt is threaded at both ends with a non threaded portion in the 
middle.  So my question is this - when I retorque the nuts do I have to 
hold the nut on the opposite end or is the bolt keyed in some manner so 
that it will not rotate when the nut is turned?  This may be obvious to 
some but it is not to me.  Of course, i would know for sure if I were to 
dismantle the whole thing.

Thanks

Preston