When Fend first designed the Messerschmitt he followed the training of his years in aircraft engineering and made the rear wheel studs just strong enough for the job. This did not take account of the different torque settings, worn nuts, and just plain incompetence by owners. The result was that 8mm studs used on the … Read more
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These notes cover all rear drives after chassis number 65186, but the procedures for the overhaul are similar. Before starting this job, do some diagnostic work to determine the extent of repairs and replacement parts needed. Jack up the car and make it secure and remove the wheel and brake drum to reveal the brake … Read more
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The KR-200 manual has a procedure for adjusting brakes that is somewhat deceiving. It states that the right brake adjusting screw will adjust the right brake and the left adjusting screw for the left brake. This may appear to be the case but it is not really true. If you look at the exploded view of … Read more
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