Re: 76B, shuddering at 52 (mph, not age)

["Tuck Southworth" <tsouthworth70@hotmail.com>]

>This is a common occurrence with less-than-perfect wire wheels.
>
>Bill

It may well be a common occurrence with wires but don't let that stop you 
from crawling under your car and giving your front suspension a total 
inspection.  Last week I took my 70 B up to Brattleboro VT and experienced 
the exact same problem.  Had the wheels balanced but still felt the shudder 
in the steering wheel.  I stopped to take another look and found not one but 
two of the bolts holding the right side lower wishbone arm to the spring pan 
had loosen up.  Not good.  I put in new lock washers and tighten them up. 
Still don't have a clue as to how they could have become so loose.  Just 
glad I decided not to wait until I got home to check it out.
That's my story.
Tuck Southworth
70 B
55 TF


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