- 1. Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Jason Urban <jurban@p3.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 08:16:21 -0400
- Mornin!! --(depends where you are...) It was a good weekend to work on the car some more. Went to put on the new wheels - the Minator Minilites that were on sale a few months back. Used the old lug n
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00490.html (7,890 bytes)
- 2. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Adrian Barnes" <adrian@workgroup.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 08:25:30 -0400
- I didn't have any problems...I ordered new lug nuts when I ordered the wheels. They fit quite nicely. It's also nice to have the little MG octagon on the end of each nut. :-) My car's a '75 by the wa
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00491.html (9,208 bytes)
- 3. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 09:06:04 -0400
- wheel lugs and therefore I am unable to see just how many threads are caught on the nut. I did wonder about it though. let me know how this all works out.
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00494.html (8,589 bytes)
- 4. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Daniel1312@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:04:15 EDT
- << I think my lug nuts are tapered and kind of go down into the holes in the wheels. CORRECT and this is an important safety point when fitting alloy wheels. Daniel1312
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00635.html (7,564 bytes)
- 5. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Miller" <millerls@ado13.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 14:08:36 -0700
- I think I missed the original message on this subject but if someone is trying to mount the Minator wheels with standard lug nuts, STOP. You must use the proper lug nut. The nuts are made to go down
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00638.html (8,654 bytes)
- 6. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 14:18:17 -0700
- Bet I am not the only one that has seen (more than once) lug nuts put on incorrectly; beveled side out. WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00640.html (8,229 bytes)
- 7. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 11:32:11 EDT
- << Bet I am not the only one that has seen (more than once) lug nuts put on incorrectly; beveled side out. >> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The beveled side goes IN?!?!? (Just kidding
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00692.html (7,741 bytes)
- 8. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Paul A Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 18:50:39 EDT
- Hey, many lug nuts on the Morris came with the tapers on both ends. Maybe the factory just wanted to make them foolproof!! Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00711.html (8,550 bytes)
- 9. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 23:01:33 -0700
- That's a novel thought and one I've not come across... or shall I say seen. Only the Brits.... WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00736.html (9,379 bytes)
- 10. Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 13:07:36 -0600
- Hello everyone, I just want to make sure that the wheel studs on an early midget are : 3/8 24 TPI Is this correct? as I am looking for lug nuts for my "mag" wheels & hoping to find some without chang
- /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00349.html (6,719 bytes)
- 11. RE: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 12:43:29 -0700
- Yes, it is 3/8-24. For reference check here, http://tinyurl.com/b852 If you want shouldered style lugs (I believe you said you had "slot" style aluminum wheels) I have a set I could sell you. Or you
- /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00356.html (7,610 bytes)
- 12. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 22:32:41 -0400
- Correct. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 5 British cars on the road http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.ne
- /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00407.html (7,414 bytes)
- 13. RE: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 11:10:02 -0500
- Having just gone to 7/16 studs, I have lots of 3/8 studs and all sorts of steel and alloy wheel lug nuts if anybody is short. --John Alex, Yes, it is 3/8-24. For reference check here, http://tinyurl.
- /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00601.html (7,598 bytes)
- 14. Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:37:39 -0800 FILETIME=[20947C50:01C2D85F]
- Had a flat yesterday and 2 studs broke. Simple question, do I just pound those suckers out or what? Jim 79 Midget Show your love...Share your love Be an Organ Donor Call 1-800-94DONOR Today! ________
- /html/spridgets/2003-02/msg00866.html (6,696 bytes)
- 15. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:47:51 -0500
- Use a "suitable" drift or punch. It should pop right out. If it's on the back wheel, watch the w/cyl and/or brake adjuster. There is a clearance problem at those points. The new stud will fit in just
- /html/spridgets/2003-02/msg00872.html (7,699 bytes)
- 16. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:51:50 -0800
- Yes, then insert the new ones with a gentle twist to feel for the spline alignment if possible, then draw them in with the lugnuts as you put the wheel back on. /// unsubscribe/change address request
- /html/spridgets/2003-02/msg00874.html (7,098 bytes)
- 17. Re: Wheel studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:00:08 EST
- Yes Jim. Use another smaller bolt or a punch and they punch right out the back of the disk (front) or axle (front or rear, depending). The new ones are just pulled back in by tightening the nut again
- /html/spridgets/2003-02/msg00883.html (7,196 bytes)
- 18. Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 23:46:50 EST
- Hi everyone. I would like to know if any one has experienced this with there car. Or it is a trait unique to my midget. In July of this year I drove to Texas from long Island for the NAMGBR main even
- /html/spridgets/2002-11/msg00209.html (7,265 bytes)
- 19. Re: Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 05:29:35 -0500
- unfortunatly to many removal and replacment cycles of the lug nuts and excessive torque. i'd reccomend replacement of al lthe studs if you have experienced that rate of failure. so far you have been
- /html/spridgets/2002-11/msg00211.html (8,194 bytes)
- 20. Re: Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 12:37:33 EST
- That is a good idea bob thanks. Some time it easy to miss the obvious. That is where the list is so handy. I know that since I bought my midget I made every attempt to tighten them properly. but she
- /html/spridgets/2002-11/msg00219.html (7,042 bytes)
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