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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Welch plug fitting

A bit daft but how do we put the grease plug in the bottom pivot on the front suspension?
Mine is out on the offside. I have a new one, indeed two, but can’t get either in place.
Suspension full of grease and OK but would like to know it’s as factory.

Thanks in advance, Dave
Dave Squire

the nipple screws into a threaded plug which itself screws into the bush in the A-pan. Items 23 & 24

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/mg/midget/steering-suspension/front-suspension/front-spring-shock-absorber-sprite-midget-1275-1500cc.html
David Smith

Hi Dave, there is a nipple on the other end of the swivel. This plug is to help retain the grease when it’s forced in through the nipple. At the moment I put my thumb over where this should be to ensure greasing. I clean it out by doing a few strokes before putting my thumb over where the plug should be to restrict the ingress of dirt.
Dave Squire

Its 21 on your diagram
Dave Squire

Place the plug in the hole and smack the centre of the plug to spread and secure it.

Same as fitting the core plugs to the engine block except access is severely limited!

Chris at Octarine Services

Thanks Chris. So the bad fit is probably rust.
Must smack harder after a good firk to ensure fit.
;-)

I have some steel rod I can use for easier smacking.

Cheers,
Dave Squire

This thread was discussed on 05/09/2018

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