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Re: Not Just a Gust of Wind

To: Eckersmg@aol.com
Subject: Re: Not Just a Gust of Wind
From: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:38:14 -0400
Aligment, or tracking, Front and rear wheels are not tracking the same, Loose
spring shackle or pin on the springs, Spring bushings. Carl E.

Eckersmg@aol.com wrote:

> I have a new problem with my 69 MGB GT.  When I let off on the gas quickly
> the car does a quick sideways wiggle like it was hit by a gust of wind.  This
> wiggle also occurs when I quickly accelerate while the car is moving.  So the
> sequence usually is; back off on the gas to slow down, side wiggle,
> accelerate, side wiggle.  As you can imagine this is not a good driving
> situation!
>
> Of course this just occurred after I replaced the rear leaf springs, so I am
> wondering  what the heck happened.  I have a tube shock conversion that is
> not new, but the shocks are in good shape.  One other bit of background data,
> just to detail my recent completed tasks. I replaced the exhaust system and
> the previous system did not have the strap from the down pipe to the
> transmission case, now it does.
>
> Thanks in advance for your thought/suggestions,
> Charles


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