MGB Spares In Scotland

[Clivew]

Hi,
I'm looking for a supplier of MGB front stub axles, preferrably in Scotland. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

[wildoliver]

How many do you want?

[Clivew]

Just the one. Front O/S.

[wildoliver]

I think I have one sat in my workshop.

To be accurate I have at least a pair.

Are you in a mad rush I'm away on hols from Thurs till Sept.

[jagracer]

MG Owners club spares, they'll have one to you next day.

[jms700]

try chic doigs up by kincardin incardended.

have almost every part you can get

[Clivew]

Thanks guys, I've got one ordered. Is anyone aware of this type of failure?

[wildoliver]

Ouch.

That's a hub that someone hasn't understood how to set taper roller bearings properly and just used the nip it up till tight approach.

They must always be backed off slightly after tightnening and should have a small amount of play to allow for expansion.

[Clivew]

It was set up as per the Haynes Manual, using the correct torque and shims.

[jagracer]

Clivew said:

It was set up as per the Haynes Manual, using the correct torque and shims.

How much end float did you have?

[Clivew]

0.002 to 0.004 in. (0.05 to 0.10 mm)

[Clivew]

Because of my own stupidity, I forgot to order a new castle nut for my hub and only realised this on Thursday afternoon, so I gave Chic Doig a call just before 5pm to see if they had one in stock only to be told that they did but would be closed on Friday and wouldn't re-open until Monday as they were off to a show. They did however stay open until I drove the 40 miles down to get one, and they didn't even charge for it!
Top marks!