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MG MGB Technical - Dashboard removal

Folks,
Does anyone have a clue how to go about getting at the two retaining nuts above the tachometer and speedometer? I'm working on a 1972 MGB.
I've got the other four out (and that system was designed by a cruel midget) - but I'm stumped on the last two - can seem to get a wrench anywhere near them.
Any tricks?

John
John O'Brien

On the 72 B you will have to remove the tach and speedo with the dashboard in place and reach through the holes in the dash to access these bolts. The one to the right of the speedo may be accessed by using a long extension and wobble socket from below. The one above the stering column requires extreme contortion and a 1/4 " drive socket with a universal joint. I have also used a very long slender distributor wrench on this little gem, but the turning range is limited. Plan on contortion and pain particularly if the stud is rusted as they often are. There is no easy way. You may find it useful to pull the centre dash air vents out as well. They are held in by a steel strip with two Phillips screws from behind. This task is the second worst there is on that era of MGB. The worst is reinstalling the left side washer nozzle and hose. Good luck. Anthony
Anthony Henderson

John, a long thread just rolled off either this or the general BBS three or so weeks ago about dash removal. You will find a lot of posts on it, including tips on making it a little easier.

Mark, I ain't got no knuckles, Thomas
Mark Thomas

Anthony -
Thanks for the tips.
Wobble socket in Xmas gift from wife...guess I'll just have to use it a bit early (grin)

John
John O'Brien

John

If you want to see one out(dash) give me a call. I have the dash removed and fully exposed at the back.
I'm in the SW of Calgary.
Brian Wright
250 1932
B Wright

Brian - thanks for the offer.
I'm going to sacrifice a few knuckles on Saturday and work on getting that baby out.
I figure a few shots of single malt will dull the pain.
If I'm unsuccessful - I'll be calling.
(by the way - are you in the middle of a resto, too?)

cheers,
John
John O'Brien

Success!!!

Finally got the silly thing off with help of 1/4" drive and wobble socket (plus extension).
I have a good memory - so all those wires shouldn't be a problem when it comes time for re-assembly (grin).
Thanks to everyone who offered advice.

cheers,
John
John O'Brien

On that nozzle, you can drop a wire in from the top, thread the washer and nut on it and use the wire to position it, then pull the wire and thread in the nozzle. That helps quite a bit.
Jim Blackwood

Hi John

Yes I'm in the middle of a restoration. 70 Roadster which I brought up from Texas. (Car in a box) It has been painted and I am at the re assembly stage.
Regards
Brian Wright
B Wright

This thread was discussed between 12/11/2001 and 18/11/2001

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