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RE: A Couple of Questions

To: "engl" <engl@cableregina.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: A Couple of Questions
From: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@ameritech.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 04:14:24 -0400
> - how do you get the heater knobs off?  Do you put something in the little
> hole in the side of the knob to release it?

Yes

> - the car pulls slightly to the left on acceleration at speed,
> and slightly
> to the right when you lift of the gas.  Seems to be some sort of rear end
> steering.  Tried the U-bolts on the rear springs and they seem
> tight.  The 4
> spring mounting points look good (i.e. not rusted).  Any ideas?
>
> - the right rear shock seems to have a little play on the shaft
> right at the
> shock.  Can move it in and out about 1/32" (or less) and it
> rattles a bunch
> over bumps.  Is this something you can shim, or do I need rear shocks?

If there are no witness marks in the area of the u-bolts, then possible the
shocks could have something to do with it, but generally it is a loose rear
axle.

> - how can I tell when the kingpins are worn?  The front steering is stiff,
> and I suspect the kingpins.

I'd check the steering rack too.  If it has been tweeked in the slightest,
that will make the steering tight.

> Thanks.

You're welcome

Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
62 MGA

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