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MG MG Y Type - YA rear spring assembly

Having just assembled rear springs, back axle and (rebuilt)original shocks, I had a panic moment : did I put all the spring leaves in the right orientation before clamping and refitting to the chassis? Checking the workshop manual,(p viii) I see that the leaves are offset - short measurements to what I THINK is the front.Also, the circular ends are of differing diameter - again, I think the smaller measurement is at the front end (.855"). All checked and ready to be assembled again, but can anyone confirm that my reading of the manual is correct - shorter leaf measurement to the front? My manual doesn't seem to make this clear. Am holding breath. Regards, John Hall.
J.P. Hall

Hi John

Yes, the shorter end I believe DOES go forward of the axle mainly because when you get two fatties in the back or a truck (boot to you guys as I am becoming more Americanized!) load of junk the spring needs to support more load rearward of the axle.

Any way, you are on the right track I believe - I also took a quick look under my YA too.

Paul
Paul Barrow

Lovely Paul, thank you. I shall proceed with confidence.
PS - you may recall that I'm in England for 3 weeks in April - know of anyone restoring a Y? or, where does Neil Cairns live?? John.
J.P. Hall

Hi John

You are welcome.

Because of our privacy policy I am unable to advise on any of our members' personal details. I am sure if Neil, or any of our UK members currently restoring a Y, sees this though he will contact you direct.

Have a safe trip

Paul
Paul Barrow

John,

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/imgytr/newsletters/nl200006.pdf

&

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/imgytr/newsletters/nl200906.pdf

&

http://www.mgccyregister.com/contact_us

Further to you request published in three places probably more on www.

Richard
R E Knight

Hi John,

I am in the process of a complete body off restoration, I live 20 miles south of York in Yorkshire. If you are interested in paying a visit you are welcome. I will drop you an e mail.
Kind Regards Chris Pick
C A Pick

Thanks to Chris ( see email) and Richard - I'll certainly follow both leads. Regards, John.
J.P. Hall

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