Bob, You're right. It was Carlyle Merritt's J2 that we replaced to stub axle
on using a TC. Worked fine, although we also had to bore out the back side
for clearance. tommm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
To: "John James" <jj@octagon.fsbusiness.co.uk>; <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 5:53 PM
Subject: RE: J2 and PA/PB STUB AXLES
> Hi John and MMMers,
> Good timing! I just returned from picking up a new batch of TC stub axle
> inserts. I also had a small number of P type/earlyy TA stub axle inserts
> made. The P/TA inserts have a larger diameter at the inner end to allow
for
> the huge recess hole that seems to be in the inside of the original P/TA
> steering knuckles. So this means I can repair P and TA steering knuckles
as
> well as all TC. I think my TC inserts have also been used in a J2
> application. I use a 3/4 " -16 tpi stub axle nut ( same as TD/TF/MGA )
with
> my inserts. This is a stronger thread than the original 5/8" BSF thread
> found on all early MGs . The stub axle inserts are installed with a 0.003"
> interference fit. I heat the steering knuckle after machining to allow
> easier instalation of the insert. I can give dimensions of the inserts if
> interested.
> Email me if any questions or comments. Thanks, Bob Grunau:
> Hello fellow MMMers!
>
> The stub axle is a potential weakness on our cars, being 70 years old!
>
> On T-types, quite a few owners have had their stub axles fitted with new
> spindles (pins) by boring the old ones out and shrink fitting new
> spindles (pins). Has anyone tried this with their Triple-M car and if
> so, is there a supplier of spindles (pins)?
>
> I know that new stub axles (machined from solid) are available but I
> understand the cost is very high.
>
> JOHN JAMES, Keynsham, Bristol, ENGLAND
>
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