Hi Skye,
One thing I remember now of the work on the front struds is that both lower
kingpin bushings connecting to the lwoer control arms were rusted solid to
the bolt. Especially the right hand side was terrible to dismantle. This is
due to lack of lubrication. The bolt starts then to act as a pivit into the
control arm holes, which are not designed for that. This results in oval
holes in the control arm and of course lots of play and misalignment. Check
this thoroughly. When dismanteled it's easy to see and replacement arms are
not expensive.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 MGBGT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lawrie Alexander [SMTP:Lawrie@britcars.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 25, 1999 16:41
> To: Skye Poier; MG Nuts
> Subject: Re: Rebuilding Suspension...
>
> A) The only thing holding the bolt is corrosion. Hit it harder!
>
> B) The shims are the result of some previous owner's having taken the car
> to
> an alignment shop where an "expert" mistakenly thought the alignment
> should
> be adjusted by fitting shims under the shock. (This is how American cars'
> alignment is often adjusted.) The fact that he thought the alignment
> needed
> adjusting suggests something may be out of whack, however. While you're
> working on the front end, have a very close look at the lower control arm
> pivots to make sure they are not bent.
>
> Lawrie
> British Sportscar Center
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
> To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 10:35 PM
> Subject: 3Q: Rebuilding Suspension...
>
>
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I've delved into the front suspension rebuild (finally) and I have a
> couple
> >of questions to run by..
> >
> >First, I am having trouble getting the upper trunnion pin out on one
> side.
> >On the other side, I simply hit the end of the pin with a hammer and it
> >popped out the other side. On this side however, I can only move it
> >about 1 mm (and I've been hitting it pretty hard). From the diagrams
> >I can't see what could be hanging it up. The trunnion rotates freely
> about
> >it! Any ideas? I've also tried hammering a screwdriver under the pin
> >head and using a BF C-clamp to press it out to no avail.
> >
> >Second Q, should I use LM Grease or something else to prevent seisure of
> >the trunnion pins and a-arm bushes. There seems to be some sort of
> silver
> >stuff on the trunnion pins now (moly grease?) and I have also heard you
> >should use 'copperslip' haven't seen that.
> >
> >Turns out *both* the shocks are shot, I thought one was okay. Under the
> >front of the shocks are a bunch of thin shims, I don't see these on the
> >parts list, what are they about.
> >
> >Thanks! Time to update the web site. I'm taking some pictures along the
> >way too. This is going to make a huge difference!!
> >
> >Skye
> >
> >--
> >1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__
> >GHN3L-70307 http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
> >
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