I have 2 (probably stupid) questions about my MGA which still sits
undesturbed out in my garage.
1) I got the new banjo bolts and washers for the rear brakes (the banjo
was leaking and the bolts were stripped). When I replaces these, all the
fluid ran out, of course, and they still leaked. I gave them a little
something extra with a long wrench and there was a loud snap, and they
tightened another turn or 2 after that and they don't leak now, but... I
can't bleed the brakes with my mightyvac. Is anyone familiar with the
'snap' I heard? Does the hole in the banjo bolt need to face any certain
direction. Is there just so much air that I can't get any suction with
the mightyvac?
2) When I start the beast, I have to pull the starter switch really hard
and quick. Just pulling it out to the end of it's travel isn't enough.
Is this normal? Is there an adjustment? Do I need a new switch? I'm
afraid if I ever do get to drive it, it will leave me stranded, or that a
garage mechanic or such won't be able to start it if I'm not around.
Thanks,
Tom, '60 MGA 1600
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