you sure th rack is centered? I know someone said it doesn't matter, but
two things to consider, the rack is specialy hardenened in the middle
and if you have problems with self centering this is one to consider.
Gernot
> ----------
> From: Dr. Robert Carley[SMTP:rcarley@uoguelph.ca]
> Reply To: Dr. Robert Carley
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 1998 4:38 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 steering
>
>
> I have had two alignments done on my 73 TR6 - the first a 4-wheel, and
> the second just the front, both by the same shop. The owner had to
> use
> quite a few shims in the front to get the correct camber, and had to
> adjust the castor to stop the car pulling to the left. I had the
> front
> end and frame checked last year, and everything seemed to be OK.
>
> The car now does not hold a straight line. I have to constantly
> correct
> the steering. It seems to wander at any time, feels light, and
> certainly doesn't make me feel secure.
>
> All the front suspension has been rebuilt and is tight, as is the
> steering.
>
> The shop owner (who is very experienced, but not with Triumphs) feels
> that it may be the Spax shocks in the front that are not allowing
> enough
> 'give' for the car to ride and steer properly. If I press down on the
> front end of the car, this is almost no movement between the car and
> the
> tires, but the tires give a lot (Pirelli radials, new). Pressing down
> on the rear of the car gives more movement of the car (still not too
> much), and some give in the tires. He advised me to put on the old
> blue
> Armstrong? shocks in the front (which seem in decent condition) and
> see
> what the difference is.
>
> The front has new std. springs, Spax non-adjustable shocks, and
> poly/nylon bushings in the suspension and steering rack.
>
> The rear has good original springs and lever shocks, with poly/nylon
> bushings all around. The car sits and rides level.
>
> The wheels are KN and the tires are 196-65-15.
>
> There seems to be proper camber (from my perspective), as the front
> and
> rear wheels are fairly vertical i.e no noticeable positive or negative
> camber.
>
> Any advice from anyone?
>
> Robert Carley
> 73 TR6
>
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