[Mgs] Need advice with removing a front driveshaft nut

[Steve Shoyer]

No, the threads of the bolt are through the nut, so I can't use a 
screwdriver with it.  I tried cutting a slot into the side of the nut so 
I could tap it off with a chisel, but there's isn't much room to do that 
without cutting into wither the bolt or the flange.  I'll just cut off 
the bolt and replace it once the transmission is out of the car.  
Hopefully that'll be the biggest issue I run into on this job.

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll probably have more questions once I 
get the engine out and start trying to install parts I've never done before.

--Steve (1980 MGB)


On 7/17/2018 7:45 PM, Dan DiBiase wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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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