Gary,
I don't know the details on tube shocks on the front wheels--I'm copying
this to the group for someone more knowing to jump in.
Regards,
Scott McKorkle
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> From: Gary Davis <GDAVIS@ibr6gw80.gp.usbr.gov>
> To: bmc@aa.net
> Subject: Re: '70 MGBGT - Front End Bounce -Reply
> Date: Tuesday, March 24, 1998 8:50 AM
>
> Thanks for the advice Scott. Since my shocks are almost 30 years old,
> its questionably whether they still function. I replaced my rear dampers
> with tube shocks a couple of weeks ago and the rears seemed to still
> have some resistance left. Can you convert the front dampers to tubes
> or do you have to replace the dampers?
>
> Thanks again - Gary Davis
>
> >>> Scott McKorkle <bmc@aa.net> 03/24/98 09:28am >>>
> Gary,
>
> This sounds exactly like my car before I replaced the shocks. Counter to
> prevailing theory that the car would bounce like a spring, mine felt like
no
> springs existed at all. The shocks were essentially seized up. Pushing
> down on the fender was nearly impossible--I was afraid that the springs
> were shot, in addition to the shocks. Replacing the shocks fixed
> everything. If you don't know for a fact that your shocks are good, I
> would check there first.
>
> Good luck!
> Scott McKorkle
> Issaquah, WA
> 1978 MGB
> ----------
> > From: Gary Davis <GDAVIS@ibr6gw80.gp.usbr.gov>
> > To: mgs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: '70 MGBGT - Front End Bounce
> > Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 2:35 PM
> > > Greetings . . . .
> > > You all have been so helpful - at least three people come through
> with
> > very good advice to help resolve whatever issue is at hand. I really
> > appreciate your help, and I doubt whether I would have bought my car
> > had this list not existed. Thanks again.
> > > When I hit a deep manhole or other hole-like depression in the road,
> the
> > impact to the front wheels is enough to make the steering wheel jerk a
> > bit. Its not like I'm losing control but its a hard impact with a
jerky
> steering
> > wheel. Anybody experience anything similar or otherwise know
> what's
> > going on?
> > > Thanks - Gary Davis
> >
>
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