- 1. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:46:27 +0200
- Sorry Max - Dan, English is my second language - sometimes it's hard to get the right word. English looks so easy, but there are so many words with similarity. Thanks. Cheers, Hans -- Original Messag
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00073.html (8,444 bytes)
- 2. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 07:26:52 -0700 (PDT)
- Hans, are you kidding? You speak better English than many people I New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00076.html (9,037 bytes)
- 3. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 10:30:52 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - Hans, are you talking about English English or American English? There's a difference! :-) Allen Hefner Philly Region RoadRally Steward Merchandise Chairman '77 MG Midget #51 (FSP)
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00077.html (7,167 bytes)
- 4. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 10:40:34 -0700
- Hi Hans No problem -- it was easy enough to tell what you meant. I agree that the English vocabulary is remarkable both for breadth and redundancy, especially as it relates to automotive components.
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00087.html (9,035 bytes)
- 5. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
- Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 20:58:48 +0200
- Yes I'm aware of the differences between the US and UK english. As being in ICT from 1974 on mostly working for American companies or their representing companies I may have taken US english words as
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00128.html (8,144 bytes)
- 6. Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:13:33 -0700 (PDT)
- A month or so ago, I had a 'little' project on my '76 B to replace a shock link. I ended up removing one of the rear shocks to get the upper link bolt undone. The bolts holding the shock to the body
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01005.html (7,864 bytes)
- 7. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Telewest \(PH\)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 16:44:16 +0100
- Someone recently was complaining that these (I think it was these anyway) kept coming loose on his car and was asking for help. I have changed a couple of rear shocks and had no problem, though. ///
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01009.html (8,079 bytes)
- 8. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
- Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 19:38:39 +0200
- Check, that the bolts are sercured with correct rings - wavy type in order to have the bolt secured. Best is to have a flat ring fit between the securing ring and the shock. Tighten well and this sho
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01011.html (8,620 bytes)
- 9. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 12:07:31 -0700
- Just to clarify, I believe Hans is referring to washers. Fresh lock washers and the correct torque should do the trick. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the prime
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01015.html (9,086 bytes)
- 10. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 04:54:56 -0700 (PDT)
- Yes, I figured he meant the lock washers. The original ones appeared to be in good shape.... I tightened everything up again (a little tighter this time, I think) on Saturday and I'll see how it goes
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01033.html (8,150 bytes)
- 11. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Tim Baxter <baxter@gretschpages.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:05:41 -0500
- "A little concerned about using Loctite since I'm not sure if there is a 'non-Loctite' in case I need to get the shock off again some day!" Loctite comes in different strengths, all the way from "a l
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01034.html (7,480 bytes)
- 12. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:30:26 +0930
- Usually a little (depending on your definition of 'a little') of heat will do the trick with Loctite. -- Eric '68MGB MkII Adelaide, South Australia /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool //
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01036.html (7,755 bytes)
- 13. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:14:54 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - Always use NEW locking washers. Locking washers are NOT designed to be reused. Or buy a tube of locktite. Allen Hefner Philly Region RoadRally Steward Merchandise Chairman '77
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01040.html (7,756 bytes)
- 14. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:15:01 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - - Loctite comes in several "strengths." Pick one that allows removal. Allen Hefner Philly Region RoadRally Steward Merchandise Chairman '77 MG Midget #51 (FSP) '75 MG Midget (The Pr
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01042.html (7,727 bytes)
- 15. Re: Loose Shock.... (score: 1)
- Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:21:43 -0700 (PDT)
- Ok, makes sense. If they loosen up again, then Locktite it is.... Thanks, all, for the replies. == Dan The Garden State (What Exit?) '76 MGB Tourer (Driver) '65 MGB Tourer (Project) NAMGBR #5-2328 ht
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01048.html (8,178 bytes)
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