Is there a torque spec on the u-bolts? How far do you compress the rubber
pads? It seems like the pads get really squished long before the u-bolts are
'tight'.
Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639
71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
Member: NEMGTR #11470
NAMGBR # 7-3336
Hoosier MGB Club
Olde Octagons of Indiana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Fine" <RonFineEsq@earthlink.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 12:38 AM
Subject: Follow up on lose rear axle
>A while ago I joined in a question about why my 66 MGB would suddenly veer
>to
> the left when letting off the accelerator at high speed. Several people
> suggested that I check the rear axle to spring u-bolts. This weekend I
> finally got under my car and although the nuts seemed tight I gave each an
> extra turn. I then went for a fast ride on a beautiful Sunday in L.A. and
> the
> problem seems to be totally gone. So, even though the nuts seemed tight I
> guess there was just enough movement to be causing the problem.
> Once again I say thanks to everyone who offered advise.
> Ron Fine
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