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Re: Front caliper mounting

To: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>, Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
Subject: Re: Front caliper mounting
From: Dan Dwelley <maine2me@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 13:09:17 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: Ajhsys@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net
Reply-to: Dan Dwelley <maine2me@yahoo.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Concours!!!!?? <ROTFLMAO> Sorry Allen! I couldn't help it. 

R.C. I don't think Allen's, Larry's, or my car would/could be
considered as concours quality. I saw Larry's car at Carlisle don't
think I've seen Allen's BUT I have been on the MGB list group with them
and have seen their questions and comments about their  Midgets... :o)

Dan Dwelley
77 Midget (Will never qualify for concours!)
Alexandria, Va.

--- "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com> wrote:
> Alen, 
> Another reason to use the lock tabs vs lock washers
> is to 
> maintain the concours condition of your vehicle! :)
> 
> Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
> > 
> > Alen,
> > 
> > I think if you choose to use lock washers instead
> of the lock tabs, use
> > some Lok-tite on the threads as well. Another
> altetnative, if you have a
> > drill press, is to cross-drill a small hole
> through the hex head and safety
> > wire it in place. You can run the wire between the
> two bolts.
> > 
> > Gerard
> > 
> > At 11:00 AM -0400 9/7/99, Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> > >Does anyone use lock washers to mount their front
> brake calipers instead of
> > >those silly tab washers?  What year did the
> British discover the lock washer?
> > > (Or are we still waiting?)
> > >
> > >Can anyone give me a reason to use the tab
> washers over a good grade 5 lock
> > >washer?
> > >
> > >Allen Hefner
> > >'77 Midget
> > >'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
> > 
> > G G              Gerard Chateauvieux
> >  E A
> >   R R        pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> >    A A
> >     R G          Pixelsmith  on  Duty
> >      D E
> >       S      http://www.gerardsgarage.com
> 

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