Thanks for posting the pics Gordon. There is no arguing with your logic re nylon washers or the application of goo.

Went out to the garage and jacked the old thing up to provide a glimpse of the reality of the underside of my SS wheel fixings after circa 20 years untouched... When I first purchased my Mog and saw the exposed threads, I was less than impressed, for in normal circumstances exposed threads attract crud and can make it all the more awkward to remove the nut, though as can be seen ( I hope) the threads are none to cruddy and a quick rub with a small wire brush and they clean up fine, a squirt ow WD 40 then the wisdom of exposed threads comes into play for the Morganeer working solo... ?

It can be difficult to reach round with a screwdriver while spannering the nut, however with the judicial use of a pair of pliers one can hold the threads to stop the screw from turning whilst initially loosening the nut and which can work a treat.... I suspect there are many alternative methods, but that one worked well enough for me when I removed the wing on the other side of the Mog.

Looking at the pic I really should wash and polish the two pack lacquer on that inner wing... sigh! (-:

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