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Attaching MGB seat runners to microcells and tubular subframes
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:28 pm
by gs.davies
Has anyone got any tips for attaching the MGB seat runners to Microcells and tubular subframes? Do I need some kind of half washer like this to join the lower part of the runner which has a flat surface to the tubular surface of the subframe?
https://shop.vital-parts.co.uk/tools/da ... de=WASH158
Or, should I just bolt the flat surface up and be done with it?
Re: Attaching MGB seat runners to microcells and tubular subframes
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:47 pm
by Ronnie
I would suggest using them on the bottom of the tube to spread the bolt tension, if you are not sleeving the holes.
Re: Attaching MGB seat runners to microcells and tubular subframes
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:02 pm
by gs.davies
Ronnie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:47 pm
I would suggest using them on the bottom of the tube to spread the bolt tension, if you are not sleeving the holes.
Yes that’s a thought. I was considering using a curved washer for that purpose. This was more about positively locating a flat surface against a curved one
Re: Attaching MGB seat runners to microcells and tubular subframes
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:10 am
by mk1
I have done both the following.
1) Made fancy (thinish) washers with a flat side & a semi circular side these worked really well but raised the seat up by the height of the sopacer. Did look like a neat & tidy job though.
2) just bolted the runners straight on to the round tube & kept my fingers crossed.
Both methods worked admirably.
I'll leave you to guess which my preferred method is now
