All,
Thanks to all of your advice (and a wheel balancing), the shakes I was
encountering are now reduced by about 90 percent. After checking the wheel
bearings, they have a slight bit of play, which probably accounts for the
other 10 percent. I think I got off lucky compared to some of the other
stories I've heard!
Thanks again for all of your help... It's been greatly appreciated!
Regards
Kevin Shertz
1980 MGB
> On 8/1/02 2:16 PM, "Kevin Shertz" <kshertz@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
>
>> Allen,
>>
>> Thanks for the tips... Sounds like wheel balancing is the first thing to try
>> based on several responses I've rec'd on and off-list.
>>
>> Unfortunately, living in downtown Washington DC (and without a garage) puts
>> some limits on what I realistically can do to my car myself -- believe me,
>> my nails have been quite dirty as of late working of this car! Some jobs,
>> though, I just don't have the facilities for.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>> On 8/1/02 1:01 PM, "Ajhsys@aol.com" <Ajhsys@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>> In a message dated 8/1/02 12:19:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> kshertz@bellatlantic.net writes:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I've heard everything from tire balancing to wheel bearings may be at
>>>> fault... I have yet to rule anything out; does anyone have any suggestions
>>>> as to what I should check and how I should check it prior to coming to a
>>>> conclusion? I'm likely to take it into a shop rather than DIY since it's
>>>> suspension-related, but would love to know as much as possible about the
>>>> problem prior to doing so.
>>>
>>> - - - - - - - - - - -
>>>
>>> Start with getting the wheels balanced. If it goes away, your done for
>>> cheep! For a quick wheel bearing check, grab the top of each front tire and
>>> try to shake the tire back and forth. If there is any play, replace the
>>> bearings. If it still shimmies, you are probably looking at replacing
>>> bushings and king pins. (I have a '77 Midget, but the B is probably
>>> similar.)
>>>
>>> Most suspension work is not beyond the home mechanic. Working on your car
>>> is
>>> all part of the fun. Buy a service manual and get your fingernails dirty!
>>> If you get stuck, we'll be here.
>>>
>>> Allen Hefner
>>> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>>> '77 Midget
>>> '75 Midget "The Project"
>>> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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