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1. MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Kevin Shertz <kshertz@bellatlantic.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 12:18:33 -0400; My MGB has had the problem of "getting the shakes" between 55-65 MPH... It settles out when over 65, though. I recently purchased the car, and have dealt with it so far by either driving 50 or 70 (o; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00021.html (7,924 bytes)
2. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 13:01:10 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - 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; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00023.html (8,462 bytes)
3. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:42:05 -0500; Hi Kevin: I'm in the middle of fighting the "shakes" myself on my TD. So far the suggestions have covered: tire balance tires themselves rims U-joints drive shaft toe-in I'm not sure, what order to c; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00025.html (8,848 bytes)
4. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>; Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 12:35:24 -0500; I have the thing going on. I rebuilt the suspension in June so, it's either I didn't pack the wheel bearing well enough or balancing the wheels. I'll be taking it in for the balance RSN. My tires are; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00027.html (9,937 bytes)
5. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:14:21 -0700; In addition to the front suspension problems already mentioned, I would also make sure the U-bolts on the rear axle are tight, and inspect & repack the U-joints with grease. To totally get rid of the; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00031.html (8,558 bytes)
6. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Kevin Shertz <kshertz@bellatlantic.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 14:16:23 -0400; 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 gar; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00032.html (9,394 bytes)
7. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 11:11:04 -0700; Do you or don't you have wire wheels? that is the first question. I know that's not too likely with an '80, but some people have fitted them. If yes, I almost guarantee that's the problem. Swap 'em b; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00033.html (9,565 bytes)
8. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:15:54 -0700; Zero vibration from my B after all the mech. work I've done... any problems do seem to show up around 60mph in particular though Skye 66 B -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00034.html (8,049 bytes)
9. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:19:02 +0100; If the vibration is felt at the steering wheel then front wheel balance or possibly bearings is the likely cause. I had this for the life of one set of tyres, never could get rid of it by repeated ba; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00078.html (8,845 bytes)

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