[Mgs] Need advice with removing a front driveshaft nut

[PaulHunt73]

The front of the prop-shaft has a sliding joint, so in theory it is possible 
to separate the main part from the front section, and leave the front part 
on the gearbox to be dealt with later.

I've never done this, so I don't know if you have enough wriggle-room for 
the shaft, even with the engine pulled as fully forwards as it will go 
before you start lifting the engine.

The other thing of course ... is to just remove the engine!  For a clutch 
this is all I would ever do, and even if I needed to access the gearbox I 
think I'd still remove the engine first, then the gearbox, with the 
facilities I have at home.

PaulH.

----- Original Message ----- 

> 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.