Robert J. Donahue wrote:
>
>
> Per Bud Krueger's advice:
> I compared the old hinges to the new ones and discovered that the
> closed
> position gap on the old hinge is 3/32 inch and 6/32 inch on the new
> hinge.
> I thing this is the main problem as I had already estimated that the
> door
> needed to be shifted back about an eighth of an inch.
>
> I've found that brass doesn't take kindly to bending, so I'll try
> grinding and
> filing to get that 3/32 inch back. Wish I had access to a milling
> machine (and
> knew how to use one).
>
> If any of the part suppliers are reading this, please check your specs
> on this
> part.
>
> Bob Donahue, Still Stuck in the '50s
> rdonahue@holli.com
> 52 MG-TD #17639 under DIY restoration, NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB still in shop, 19 months and counting
Hi Bob,
Sorry about that. You might be able to replace the original
hinge pins if you have access to a decent (and willing) machinist. After
you fit the doors - be sure to check the fit of the side curtains to
assure that their frames are not contacting the cowl.
Bud Krueger
52TD
|