[Mgs] Need advice with removing a front driveshaft nut

[Dan DiBiase]

Can you cut a slot in it with a Dremel-type drill and then use a
screwdriver? Can't recall if you could readily get a screwdriver on it.

Dan D
Central NJ USA

http://dandibiase.cbintouch.com/

On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Steve Shoyer via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hi, I'm in the process of removing the engine and transmission on my 1980
> MGB so I can replace the cam and clutch.  I've got everything disconnected
> except for one nut on the front driveshaft, which won't budge.  The other
> three nuts came off OK. At this point I've rounded the sides of the nut
> (and probably bent my wrench as well) and can't get a grip on it.  I'm
> thinking of cutting it off but I want to avoid cutting the bolt, because I
> don't want to have to remove the flange in order to replace it. Any
> suggestions on how to get it off without doing more damage?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --Steve (1980 MGB)
>
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