[Mgs] 1975 MGB Clutch Hydraulics

[Charles Robinson]

Yikes!  Brute-force shade tree mechanic.

CR

On 9/1/2021 9:16 AM, Mark Robinson wrote:
> I cut through the metal part of the clutch  flexible hose with a 4 
> inch cut off wheel just below the chassis bracket. I put a 6 point 
> socket on the lower nut and an open wrench ended on the nut above the 
> chassis bracket and used my impact driver. Unfortunately the open 
> ended wrench slipped and  the steel pipe rotated and broke off. I 
> don't think it was coming off anyway. At least I got the remains of 
> the flexible hose off and the bracket is clear now.  It could have 
> been a lot worse. I think the Kroil helped a lot. The threads look ok.
>
>
> https://mossmotors.com/clutch-system
>
> Removed 19. 21 and 22. Now to replace 33. I have to empty the garage 
> and lower the MG. I will do that tomorrow when it won't rain on the 
> stuff outside. I am glad the rusty stuff is removed. Nice to have the 
> impact driver , 6 point sockets and powerful impact wrench. I used 20 
> mm sockets.Probably could have used an AF but 20mm fitted well
>
> Mark
>
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