Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing I can't get the wheels off!

I like the home made extension bar, that going to be my job at the week end.
Cheers

Steve

Thank you so much for all the responses.

Yes I an bashing it the right direction and I figured that an extension piece is the way to go.`some neat suggestions here. Many thanks!

G

Just remember that the extension is good for getting them off but they should never be over tightened, that will cause damage as well as problems getting it off next time. Driving will tighten them up, nip up with wheel off the ground then care when tightening once lowered, the MMC (same as all other car manufacturers) give owners a short spanner for a reason and it's not to save metal, honest! ;-).

BR
Colin

When I had earless nuts on Mr Bumble, even a 2 foot extension bar wouldn't shift the nuts. The first time I blamed whoever had tightened them but the second time that was me. However on my Roadster (stainless wires), the extension bar works easily. So I have a theory that the nuts stick harder when the wheels are powder coated black. My solution (as suggested by Jays)was heat. After a minute or two with the blowlamp on the centre nut, avoiding getting the flame on the powder coating, they undid - not easily, but they did undo. Now I have three ears, I make sure that I smear some Coppaslip on the outer edge of the rim centre, so that the nut has a barrier between it and the powder coating. Three ears undo easily with the Thor hammer, and a leather pad between for protection.

Brilliant thread to come up today as I am about to remove the wheels for the first time and was not looking forward to the first blow with the hammer on the spanner provided. A recipe that will result in me hitting the wheel/body one day.

Looking at all options I contacted Mulfab and ordered their spanner (thanks for the link Colin). Should arrive for the weekend - will post how easy this turns out to be.

I must say when I had wire I had an extension spanner for home use. I was always terrified of hitting the body work with the hammer.

I always used coppaslip on the threads using a 1 inch paint brush. Be very carefull the splined part is razor sharp.

Now I have alloys which are so much easier.

I agree with you John, wires for looks but alloys for ease and reduced unsprung weight. Trouble is I ordered alloys on my 08 4 seater as it was intended to be a touring car and away on longer trips, when I sold it at least 3 potential buyers said no when they saw it had alloys as they wanted wires. Current +4 is on stainless wires but I wish it were on alloys but not enough to pass up the deal when I bought it.

BR
Colin

I'll agree with John and Colin. I never wanted alloys but when Nero winked at me and the spaniels stared...I had no choice in the matter. Now...I'm not sure I'd go back to wirewheels. The traditional Morgan alloy is very traditional Plus8 and suits the Roadster and it is so much easier to clean and easier to get off!

Try very short sharp "shock" hits...a mechanic taught me this over 50 years ago!

It worked om my 4/4

do not be afraid to hit really hard.

Then use copperslip in the spline before re-fitting.

Hope this helps.

Agree too about using heat ...but this is not for the faint hearted!I would always use a heat shield of some kind...you can buy these from most motor factors (or Screwfix?).

Again, great advice. I am going to try to fabricate an extension handle and I will let you know!

With regards

G