When my parts arrive, I will be tackling a rebuild of the front suspension.
Everything (dampers, coils, bushings, wheel bearings) will be replaced
except king pins and their bushings which seem to be tight. How should
I clean the gunk from the A-arms, etc. and should I paint the A-arms and
coil pan? Anything else to be painted? What type of paint should I use?
My steering wheel has about #"-3/4" of play. Does that warrant a look
at, and if so, what can I do while I've got the front end dissambled? I
don't anticipate removing the entire suspension assembly from the
frame/body.
For those that have time to reply, please provide detailed instructions
with any suggestions. I'm still learning. Art P. - I have your front
suspension write-up.
This list is probably the only reason I am able to own an MGB. Without
the sound advice (and occasional humor) I receive from you all, a
mechanically-challenged person like myself would be hard-pressed to
understand WHAT to do - much less HOW to do it. I find myself following
instructions from you all more so than I do the manuals. Thanks a lot for
allowing me to play.
I saw a maroon '70-71 roadster with temporary plates just north of
Yellowstone National Park last Saturday morning. Off and on rain with
the top down. We were in the Voyager - I waved but no response.
Anyone on the list? Its sort of an event when we see one out here.
Again, thanks to all for their adive and recommendations - Gary
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