<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="script-src 'self'; img-src * cid: data:;"><style id="outgoing-font-settings">#response_container_BBPPID{font-family: initial; font-size:initial; color: initial;}</style></head><body style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image: initial; line-height: initial;"><div id="response_container_BBPPID" style="outline:none;" dir="auto" contenteditable="false"> <div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"> Richard;</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Don't be afraid to disconnect the steering column from the first U-joint.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">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.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">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.</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Happy motoring!</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"><br></div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">Dave Munroe in Nova Scotia</div><div name="BB10" id="BB10_response_div_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;">B382000450LRXFE </div> <div name="BB10" id="response_div_spacer_BBPPID" dir="auto" style="width:100%;"> <br style="display:initial"></div> <div id="blackberry_signature_BBPPID" name="BB10" dir="auto"> <div id="_signaturePlaceholder_BBPPID" name="BB10" dir="auto">Sent from my BlackBerry — the most secure mobile device — via the Bell Network</div> </div></div><div id="_original_msg_header_BBPPID" dir="auto"> <table width="100%" style="background-color: white; border-spacing: 0px; display: table; outline: none;" contenteditable="false"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="padding: initial; font-size: initial; text-align: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <div style="border-right: none; border-bottom: none; border-left: none; border-image: initial; border-top: 1pt solid rgb(181, 196, 223); padding: 3pt 0in 0in; font-family: Tahoma, "BB Alpha Sans", "Slate Pro"; font-size: 10pt;"> <div id="from"><b>From:</b> tigers@autox.team.net</div><div id="sent"><b>Sent:</b> July 13, 2018 12:58 PM</div><div id="to"><b>To:</b> tigers@autox.team.net</div><div id="reply_to"><b>Reply to:</b> gammaman@mokancomm.net</div><div id="subject"><b>Subject:</b> [Tigers] Lower Brake Master Cylinder Nut</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <br> </div><!--start of _originalContent --><div name="BB10" dir="auto" style="background-image: initial; line-height: initial; outline: none;" contenteditable="false">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?<br>
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Richard<!--end of _originalContent --></div></body></html>