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Re: Tire wear on 76 MGB

To: BobMGT@aol.com
Subject: Re: Tire wear on 76 MGB
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@iamerica.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 12:07:58 -0500
I generally do both, weld on washer and then weld hole, which I then
redrill.  While you are at it, you can move the hole to lengthen the lower
arms to replicate the "negative camber" arms on the market.  It will
improve handling.  John

BobMGT@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 98-07-27 23:40:39 EDT, you write:
>
> >     Here's one question for the list.  If you have the A-arms with
> >  ovaled holes, what is the best way to remedy this problem?  I know
> >  that new A-arms can be had, for a price.   Is it possible, feasible,
> >  and economical to simply weld the holes shut, then re-drill them?
>
> Mike & Bob:
>
> How about welding a washer over the ovaled holes?
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
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> 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB   - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336




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