Make sure that the rear tire pressure is at least 3psi higher than the
front tires. You might also want to check the tightness of the shackle
bolts and any other fasteners back there. It seems every time I'm under
my car something has worked its way loose.
Joe Short had this to say:
>Finally got my B on the road, but I'm now noticing some strange
>behavior. The rear end is not as tight as it used to be. It feels
>mushy, and uncontrolable. The car used to understeer but now it's
>loose. I haven't changed a thing back there except a brake hose and
>the fuel pump. The springs appear to be in good shape, and the
>tires are brand new BFG Touring TA's. I'm a little concerned about
>it. Any ideas as to what might be cuasing this quirk ? I intend to
>check out the shocks, drain and refill them as soon as I can get
>to them, it's a liitle too hot and a lot too humid to crawl under
>it now.
>
>TIA
>
>Joe
>'75 B Roadster
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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