But the problem is that you can't get vise-grips inside the wire-wheel hub.
I believe the socket size is 1-5/16" - the same as for the engine crank
pulley nut. I got lucky - mine fits inside the hub, whereas I've heard
that some 1-5/16" sockets are too thick and won't fit.
' Believe mine is a Blackhawk...
Allen
From: "wizardz" <wizardz@maxinter.net>
>
>take a pair of vise-grip across the nut....
>insert a screw driver through the jaws.
>voila! instant anysize wrench
>Paul Tegler
>Subject: Easy question
>
>I'm attempting to replace the front wheel bearings on my wire-wheeled '79,
>but discovered that I don't own a socket large enough to fit the nut inside
>the hub.
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Sinking Creek Home for Wayward MGs
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