- 1. MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Murphy" <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:16:54 -0500
- After getting the wiring on the 77B fixed, I took it for it's first highway trip since owning the car... about 150 miles worth. I noticed that when accelorating and/or going through the gears I have
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00951.html (7,065 bytes)
- 2. Re: MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:32:03 -0800
- Might want to check the U-bolts that hold the axle to the springs as well, and the bushes on the front and rear suspension Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience http://www
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00953.html (7,413 bytes)
- 3. Re: MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: "David Hill" <davhill@cwcom.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 23:44:39 -0000
- It certainly sounds like the axle is on the move. You could check the shackle and eye bushes from underneath. If you can lever them a long way out of place, they're history. It might also be worth c
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00964.html (8,181 bytes)
- 4. Re: MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 16:40:55 -0800
- Sounds plausible. Or you could have one or more broken leaves, although this should manifest itself in assymetrical cornering behavior. Or, in plain language, it steers differently in righthand turns
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00972.html (7,799 bytes)
- 5. MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:09:41 -0400
- First thing to do is tighten the U-bolts clamping the rear axle to the springs. REALLY TIGHT. If you still get torque steer, remove the nuts and place two-three washers under them and re-TIGHTEN. So
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00991.html (8,052 bytes)
- 6. Re: MGB Torque steer. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:03:09 -0600
- Could be, but check the U bolts holding the rear axle in place first. If they are worn or loose they will cause a slight axle drift with the result you mentioned. Bob Shaw Lincoln NE Bob Shaw Check o
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01039.html (7,706 bytes)
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