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1. Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: James Feyrer <james.feyrer@Dartmouth.EDU>; Date: Mon, 05 May 2003 20:26:33 -0400; I am in the process of replacing a bad real wheel bearing and just discovered that my 1-1/4" socket is too small and my 1-3/8" socket won't fit in the wire wheel hub. Apprently, the nut is 1-5/16". W; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00133.html (7,890 bytes)
2. Re: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 05 May 2003 18:04:14 -0700; I think some people have reported the Craftsman doesn't fit (too big O.D.). I used to have one that does, I think it might be Thorsen brand. I would take a careful measurement before going socket sho; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00136.html (8,572 bytes)
3. Re: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 22:51:58 -0500; The Snap-On 1-5/16" fits just fine. There are a few other brands that also fit, but I can't remember them just now. Following Paul Hunt's lead, I have removed my axle shafts by placing steel wedges b; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00140.html (7,460 bytes)
4. Re: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: James Dupree <lilsuperdup@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 21:03:38 -0700 (PDT); The 3/4" drive socket I have does not fit on the wire wheel hub. I ordered a 1/2" drive 1 5/16" black metal socket from a tool company (Grainger) that worked well. Hope this helps. -James ___________; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00141.html (7,479 bytes)
5. Re: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Mon, 05 May 2003 23:41:37 -0500; I think some people have reported the Craftsman doesn't fit (too big O.D.) <<<snip>>> It depends on when it was made. Back in the 60s and early 70s they used thinner walls. Go to hock shops and dig; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00144.html (8,094 bytes)
6. RE: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@ameritech.net>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 05:24:41 -0400; IIRC, I used a 34mm hub socket purchased at a local auto parts. Took a couple of trips to get the right one. Yup, I used a couple of cold chisels as wedges, alternating blows with hammer till the hub; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00147.html (7,785 bytes)
7. Re: Socket for late MGB rear hub nut (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 10:35:17 +0100; An off-the-shelf 1/2" drive socket fitted just fine for me, it has an OD of 1.73". You might like to have a look at http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/wn_axleframe.htm and click on 'Bearings and Oilseals'.; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00149.html (7,808 bytes)

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