In a message dated 97-03-04 17:32:43 EST, you write:
<< I'm trying to find the free height of new coil springs for a
chrome-bumpered
MGB. >>
Rich,
According to the Haynes Manual, the coil spring free height is;
Early Models (18G & 18GA----------------------9.9 in (251.4mm)
Early Models (18GB)------------------------------9.1 in {+/-.06 in} (231,
+/-1.5 mm)
Tourer from model # 293446---------------------10.2, +/- .06 in
(259.08.+/-1.5 mm)
G T from model # 296196-------------------------9.32 /-.06 in 237, /-
1.5mm)
Hope this helps
Rick Morrison
Rich,
I'm not sure that the free height determins accurately the "health" of the
springs. I looked into having the coils measured as to resistance at a good
local "spring only" shop and they said they couldn't and that the free height
means very little. I've also heard the coil spring almost never wear out.
Baker
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