[Zmagnette] Road-Wandering Magnette

[Chris Kotting]

Allen -

When I consulted Lou on this exact topic some time ago, she said the 
likely culprit was the steering rack bushings.  When they degrade (which 
they eventually will do) they allow the steering rack to move, creating 
the kind of slop you indicate.

Chris K.

On 05/11/2014 11:36 PM, Allen Bachelder wrote:
> Well, Gang, we had a nice outing in "Geraldine" on Saturday - about 
> 150 miles without any problems.  Except... an ongoing problem - 
> exacerbated by some stiff crosswinds: it tends to wander. I feel a bit 
> of slop while trying to correct - resulting in over-correction.  I 
> totally rebuilt the front end a year ago this past winter and had it 
> properly aligned.  It does not pull at all in either direction. The 
> steering feels completely neutral.  I neglected to check my tyre 
> inflation before setting out, but what would be the recommended tyre 
> pressures on a Magnette. Tyres are 165/80R15 Nexen SB-80s.  I had them 
> set to 32# all way 'round. ' Wonder if they would do better at around 
> 28# in front.  I have yet to replace the rear bushes and shox, and I'm 
> thinking there could be enough slop in the rear bushes to affect 
> steering - but if so, would I not also experience torque-steering? 
>  There is none. I mean NONE.
>
> All this leaves only the steering rack.  I already replaced the tie 
> rod ends, and there is no slop in the king pins.  Any ideas?  My plan 
> is to go from easiest to hardest: (1) - set front tyres at 28#. (2) 
> rebush rear-end and replace rear shox, while making sure U-bolts are 
> t-i-g-h-t. (3) Rebuild/replace steering rack. I believe I can get a 
> rebuilt rack from Lou for £250 + core, which means I ship a steering 
> rack round trip across the pond. At current exchange rate the £250 
> turns into about $422.00 US plus lots 'n' lots of shipping.  What are 
> my domestic alternatives?  What's involved in rebuilding a steering 
> rack anyway?
>
> Thanks in advance, guys!
> Allen
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