Patti & John Morris wrote:
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> From: Patti & John Morris[SMTP:mgj2@globaldialog.com]
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 1997 8:08 PM
> To: 'mgs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Front wheel shake
> Importance: High
>
> Ok list I have a confession. My '57 MGA develops a shake in the steering at
>65-70 mph. I assume this is related only to the front wheels because I only
>feel it in the steering wheel. I know that the front supension bushings are
>new and the rest of the front suspension is in good shape. I have freshly
>rebuilt front shocks. There is almost no play between the front wheels and the
>streering wheel. I just had the wheels balanced today thinking that must be
>the answer. Helped but did not eliminate th
>
> I'm out of ideas. What should I be looking for here?
>
> Thanks!
>
> John an his '57 MGA
Get suspicious about the tires. Try swapping fronts to rears to see
what difference that makes. Take a look at the trueness of your wheels
by jacking up the front and spinning the wheels. A very crude gauge can
be made by attaching a wire to some sort of stand to use as a pointer in
close proximity to the rim edge. You should be shooting for less than
1/16 in with regards to "out-of-round" and "wobble" conditions.
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