Re: Steering Play

From: T.J. Higgins (tjhiggin(at)alpine.b17a.ingr.com)
Date: Fri Aug 16 1996 - 07:44:44 CDT


Chris.Stephenson(at)turner.com writes:
> My steering has a lot of "play." I never really noticed it before
> until my dad acquired a SIV that has real tight steering. I replaced
> the tie rods as will as the king pins, trunions (sp?), etc. about 8
> years ago. Do I need to do this again, or is there a way to adjust the
> steering box with those shims?
>
> Since I completed the last job, the alignment has never been quite
> right even after several trips to NTW. Is there anything I can do
> about the alignment? I am thinking about letting the local British car
> fixer take care of everything. Any comments?

Some time back the manager of a local NTW shop spoke to our Britcar
club. He made the statement that his alignment machine could handle
just about any British car "except a Sunbeam". I don't remember
exactly why that is the case, but it is worth checking at your local
NTW.

--
T.J. Higgins
tjhiggin(at)ingr.com
Huntsville, AL



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