Interestingly, replacing the dodgy back wheel also fixed the "wander"
problem, I asked about a few days ago. The thing tracks like a freight
train now, it's an absolute beauty!
These little things are addictive, aren't they!
Tony Sheehan.
65 MGB.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Skye Poier
Sent: Sunday, 2 June 2002 5:14 AM
To: MG Nuts
Subject: Re: Loose spokes problem
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/truwire.html
and for good measure,
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgbr/techtips.htm#wheels
Skye
Word on the street is Tony Sheehan said:
> Hi All,
>
> I was a passenger in the 'B today, and noticed a "rattle" from the on-side
> rear wheel. It only happened in the period of time between lifting the
> accelerator and applying the brakes. I eventually found I had a lot of
> loose spokes. Is this tricky to fix, and do I need specialist equipment?
> What sort of tool would you use? I imagine a standard shifter would
scratch
> all the paint off, so would a paint job may also be required.
>
> Luckily the spare seems OK, though it has hit a kerb in the past (DPO, not
> DO), I hope it keeps its air!
>
> Tony Sheehan.
> 65 MGB.
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