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Re: Shimmy

To: <JWHAUN@aol.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Shimmy
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 08:25:01 -0400
Get your wheels balanced first and check for a bent rim. Make sure your
front end bolts are tight also and while you're at it check out your front
end.

Probably an out of balance tire.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: <JWHAUN@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 12:33 AM
Subject: Shimmy


> My 64 1500 has developed a "shimmy" in the steering wheel. I've been
ignoring
> it sort of but thought I'd better look into it before a wheel falls off or
> something. Anyway, about 55 to 63 mph, it has a really bad shimmy in the
> steering wheel. Under 55, feels ok, above 63 or so, it smooths out.
Anyway,
> is this an alignment problem or possibly just something worn out?  Is
there
> anything that 64 roadsters are prone to, to cause this?
>
> Jim
> 64 1500 3 seater
> Pasco, WA
>
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