What are the torque settings on a MGB?
What are the torque settings on a MGB?
MGB Torque Specifications Area of Use Torque (ft/lbs) Notes General Use Gearbox remote control cover to tunnel 44 to 46 All models Hydraulic brake pipe connection, 3/8 UNF 5 to 7 Hydraulic brake pipe connect, 7/16 UNF 7 to 10 Alternator shaft nut 25 to 30 All models Interior mirror special screw 5 All models
How big is the socket for the rear axle?
The socket for the Salisbury/tube axle hub nut is 1 5/16″ AF (same as for the crankshaft pulley nut). On wire-wheel cars this has to fit down inside the splined tube, which is about 1.87″ ID. Some have reported difficulty in getting one to fit, but my 1/2″ drive came off the shelf and is 1.73″ OD so fits easily.
How big is the rear axle on a V8?
Sitting on their wheels, the V8 (5J wheels with a 28mm offset and 185 tyres) had about 0.5″ clearance on the off-side and about 1″ on the near side.
How big is the socket for a Salisbury axle nut?
The socket for the Salisbury/tube axle hub nut is 1 5/16″ AF (same as for the crankshaft pulley nut). On wire-wheel cars this has to fit down inside the splined tube, which is about 1.87″ ID.
How much torque does a MGB Bolt have?
59.66 Type: 44 528 59.66 Type: Bolt 55 660 74.57 Type: 28 336 37.96 Type: 22 264 29.83 Spring Pan to Control Arm Bolts & Nuts
What causes a MGB rear axle to clunk?
“MGB rear axle assemblies are rugged, long wearing units. However, with high mileage, they develop a very annoying and expensive sounding “clunk”. The good news is that it is usually caused by worn out, inexpensive thrust washers.
How to replace a diff pinion in an MGB?
Measure the torque needed to move the pinion (string and spring balance) beforeundoing anything, then when replacing do tighten a little at a time until the original torque is reached, or bit more if it was less than 4-6 in-lb. The steps involved in doing this are set out in the MGB manual as: Rotate the pinion a few times to settle the bearings
What kind of spacer did early MGBs have?
Early cars (up to about mid 60’s) had a solid spacer with adjustment via shims. This gives very good, accurate control – but is quite time consuming to set up. Hence a collapsible spacer was introduced to both the tube axle fitted to MGB’s and also to Midget diffs.
