On my '71s they are right hand thread, however everything involved here is
soft. Judging by your description the threads are stripped. I would cut
them off and order new ones.
James Nazarian
71 MGB Tourer
71 MGBGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Lewellen" <Mike.Lewellen@insightbb.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 10:00 PM
Subject: MGB Windshield wiper chrome spacer removal
> I have been preparing my car for a paint job. I have removed all the
> lens, handles, and brackets. I am having trouble with the nuts behind
> the wiper blades. They seem to tighten when I turn the
> counterclockwise. Naturally, I assumed left threaded and tried the other
> way, got a little loose but then tighten up again. These nuts have
> grooves cut in each hex high spot which I thought meant they were left
> threaded. Before I tear something up I thought I would ask the listers.
> I know someone out there knows how these nuts should come off?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Lewellen
> Lewellen@usa.net
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