[Tigers] Lower Brake Master Cylinder Nut

[Richard Bruner]

I pulled the column and got it.  I was going to change the plugs
anyhow, so this should make that task easier as well.  Thanks to
everyone for your help!





On Fri, July 13, 2018 11:57 am, Dave Munroe wrote:

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> Don't be afraid to disconnect the steering column from the first
U-joint.

> There are only a couple of wires that must be disconnected, and on my
Mk1A

> they are bullet connectors on the left side of the column at the
bottom

> edge of the dash. A couple of bolts holding the column to the dash,
pull

> the steering wheel up and it comes up as far as you need to get
clearance.

> I discovered this when I had to replace the exhaust manifold gasket
on the

> evil driver's side, and yanked the steering column up in frustration
to

> get at all the fasteners. It was so easy I now routinely yank it up
to

> check/ change the spark plugs.

> Happy motoring!

> Dave Munroe in Nova ScotiaB382000450LRXFE

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From: tigers at autox.team.netSent: July 13, 2018 12:58 PMTo:

> tigers at autox.team.netReply to: gammaman at mokancomm.netSubject:
[Tigers]

> Lower Brake Master Cylinder Nut

> I'm trying to replace the brake master cylinder on my 1966. I've
spent

> three days trying to loosen the lower master cylinder retaining nut.
I

> removed the cowl to fender brace trying to gain better access.
I've

> tried wrenches, sockets, distributor wrenches, swivels, flexible
shafts.

> I've tried it from inside the car as well. I can get a wrench or
socket

> on the nut, but there is no room to turn either due to the master

> cylinder body, clutch master cylinder body and steering column. I
really

> don't want to have to remove the steering column. Does anyone have
any

> tips or suggestions before I sell the car?

>

> Richard
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