Two suggestions - I've used a nut splitter like you did in the past. The real answer is typically heat, though. I used to use a torch (flame, not flashlight!) but in the last couple of years I bought myself a present - an electric resistance heater. They run about $200, are much easier to use than a torch and safer (particularly around gas tanks etc.) On the reinstall of that bolt, I've done exactly the same thing. The only realistic alternative is using a thin-wall socket. I suspect that they used one of those originally (God and engineers hate mechanics). Keep it up - every job improves her!
Thank you for your comment, I have seen induction heaters to help remove bearing, but not used one. I did think to change the bolt to a socket head, but thought it would fill with soil.
Ha! I just went through that very procedure of two of my Midgets, as I was replacing all four shocks with rebuilt units. I found that you can grip the inside bolt head with a 9/16" open-end wrench, held perpendicular to the head, and (in my case) hit the nut with an air impact gun. It's a pain, to be certain. I made certain to replace all of the nuts with brand new Nylock nuts, and MADE ABSOLUTE CERTAIN that they were cinched down TIGHT. (Again, holding the bolt head with the open-end wrench, held perpendicular_) If it's VERY CLEAN back there, you MIGHT be able to fit a 9/16" socket on the bolt head, but there is very little clearance next to the damper body. Good job, though. BTW, I procured my rebuilt shocks from Peter Caldwell at Worldwide Imports. He does top-notch work, which includes a warranty.
Hi Thank you for your comment. That is how I had to do it with the spanner held with vice grips. I forgot to add in the video that I purchased mine from Rimmer Bros in LIncoln UK.
i used to have a seventy nine midget - black. yellow looks really good too. i think midgets are a more lively drive than MGB's. never like the mgb that much, looks like a bar of soap to me. found a spitfire few years ago in the color i liked most and am having a ball with it. they are as much fun to fix and tinker with than they are driving.
I think I have the same issue, it's a very small leak but I noticed it because it was leaking on the exhaust. Very helpful video!
Glad you found it useful.
I am really enjoying your videos, extremely useful and very well put together….thank you ever so much! 😊
Thank you very much it means a lot.
Great video, thanks for sharing your experience.
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Thank you, very pleased you are enjoying them.
Two suggestions -
I've used a nut splitter like you did in the past. The real answer is typically heat, though. I used to use a torch (flame, not flashlight!) but in the last couple of years I bought myself a present - an electric resistance heater. They run about $200, are much easier to use than a torch and safer (particularly around gas tanks etc.)
On the reinstall of that bolt, I've done exactly the same thing. The only realistic alternative is using a thin-wall socket. I suspect that they used one of those originally (God and engineers hate mechanics).
Keep it up - every job improves her!
Thank you for your comment, I have seen induction heaters to help remove bearing, but not used one.
I did think to change the bolt to a socket head, but thought it would fill with soil.
Ha!
I just went through that very procedure of two of my Midgets, as I was replacing all four shocks with rebuilt units.
I found that you can grip the inside bolt head with a 9/16" open-end wrench, held perpendicular to the head, and (in my case) hit the nut with an air impact gun. It's a pain, to be certain.
I made certain to replace all of the nuts with brand new Nylock nuts, and MADE ABSOLUTE CERTAIN that they were cinched down TIGHT. (Again, holding the bolt head with the open-end wrench, held perpendicular_) If it's VERY CLEAN back there, you MIGHT be able to fit a 9/16" socket on the bolt head, but there is very little clearance next to the damper body.
Good job, though.
BTW, I procured my rebuilt shocks from Peter Caldwell at Worldwide Imports. He does top-notch work, which includes a warranty.
Hi
Thank you for your comment.
That is how I had to do it with the spanner held with vice grips. I forgot to add in the video that I purchased mine from Rimmer Bros in LIncoln UK.
i used to have a seventy nine midget - black. yellow looks really good too. i think midgets are a more lively drive than MGB's. never like the mgb that much, looks like a bar of soap to me. found a spitfire few years ago in the color i liked most and am having a ball with it. they are as much fun to fix and tinker with than they are driving.
Thank you for your comment. What colour is your spitfire and do you have the 1500 engine?
@@themustardmidget - pageant blue and yes same engine as yours.
use a socket head bolt for that back location
Great Idea,, I am going to do that before the bolt get to tight.