Aron Travis writes:
> First, I switched the front ball bearings to tapered roller bearings.
> [ snip ]
> I did not
> use the spacer that goes between the stock ball bearings, as I feel
> that it would negate some of the reasons that I'm using rollers.
Note that the MGB uses a spacer between its front roller bearings. I
really don't know why, but it's there. I ran my right front hub for
several years without a spacer, and noticed no ill effects.
> I'm using polyurethane bushings on the a-arms and trunion. I bought
> these from Faspec. I am using these mainly for longevity rather
> than handling.
Makes me wish I had done the same.
--
Todd Mullins
Todd.Mullins@nrlssc.navy.mil On the lovely Mississippi (USA) Coast
'74 MGB Tourer with 2 spacers and fresh rubber bushings
Atheist #685 "Whatever, baby."
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