[Mgs] MGB rear axle nut

[Valda and Merl Rosenthal]

I used a 33 mm socket.  I also had to use an impact wrench and hammer on it 
for about 15 minutes before they broke.  I got my wrench and socket at 
Harbor Freight.


Merl Rosenthal
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Lindsay" <rolindsay at yahoo.com>
To: "MGS" <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 12:02 PM
Subject: [Mgs] MGB rear axle nut


> Hey Gang,
>
> Some time ago I asked the size of the thin-wall socket
> needed to remove the axle nut on the MGB's rear axle.
> I believe that the size is 1-5/8" but I need to verify
> that before buying a socket.  Is that size correct?  I
> need to remove the hub to replace the oil seal (then
> rebuild the brakes).
>
> Second question; anyone know of a source for these
> sockets?  I have looked in all the usual places but I
> have not found the 1-5/8" size.
>
> All advice is appreciated.
>
> rick
> '08 M-B C300
> '03 L-R Discovery
> '96 BMW 740iL
> '79 Ferrari 308GTB
> '70 MGB Split-bumper Tourer
> '61 M-B 180b Saloon
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