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Re: [Healeys] BN2 Caster Angle

To: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 Caster Angle
From: Bluehealey <bluehealey@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021 20:04:59 +0000
Cc: Healeys@autox.team.net
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Okay Bob.
As you wish. However, before I sign off, take the nut off the trunnion and s=
ee the result (jack stand under the spline hub - latest pic).
Just trying to help.

Alan - from my iPad

> On 6 Jan 2021, at 19:25, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>=20
> =EF=BB=BF
> It=E2=80=99s a side load on the shock.
> <image0.jpeg>
>=20
>>> On Jan 6, 2021, at 10:38 AM, Bluehealey <bluehealey@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>=20
>> =EF=BB=BFSorry Bob - you=E2=80=99re still not gettin=E2=80=99 it.
>> The important bit is -
>>>> the weight of the car is carried on the spring and bottom wishbone.
>> That is why your jack under the pan lifts the car.
>> Then -=20
>>>> The wheel and stub axle is bearing upwards, LIFTING the car through the=
 top trunnion using the kingpin as a pull-rod to the bottom wishbone and spr=
ing.
>> If you wish to test this, remove a wheel and place a jack stand under the=
 spline hub to support the car.  Now unwind the the top nut of the kingpin a=
 few turns and observe the increasing gap at the bottom the kingpin.  If you=
 undo the nut all the way you will drop the car on the deck.
>>=20
>> Alan - from my iPad
>>=20
>>>> On 6 Jan 2021, at 17:05, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>=20
>>> =EF=BB=BF re: "The whole front end is sat on those two Oilite bronze thr=
ust washers."
>>>=20
>>> Nope. Proof: I have placed my cars on jackstands under the rear springs a=
nd front trunnions and R&R'd their shock absorbers several times (Armstrong s=
hocks are a PITA, but that's a different rant). Risky? Maybe, but done right=
 the risk is manageable. My BJ8 rode through a Richter 5+ earthquake in this=
 state in San Jose a few years ago; obviously, a flat, rugged concrete surfa=
ce is required (note messing with massive springs under compression has risk=
s as well). My BN2 is now in this state while I wait for front shock rebuild=
s (though I have the jackstands backed-up by a QuickJack under the chassis).=

>>>=20
>>> Though there is a very specific gap called-for for the top trunnion, the=
 only reason I can see is too small a gap might cause some binding--leading t=
o even more steering effort--and too large could result in the shock and bus=
hing/bearing taking a beating.
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>> On 1/6/2021 7:39 AM, bluehealey@gmail.com wrote:
>>>> Hi Fred.
>>>> You are not the first person that I have encountered with this confusio=
n. It is usually held by those that are very familiar with pre-war cars and b=
eam axles. In those cars the steering/stub axle is captured between fixed to=
p & bottom =E2=80=98ears=E2=80=99 on the end of the beam.  The weight of the=
 car bears down through the top ear onto the swivel axle. All fairly obvious=
.
>>>> In the case of our cars, with top and bottom wishbones, the weight of t=
he car is carried on the spring and bottom wishbone. The wheel and stub axle=
 is bearing upwards, LIFTING the car through the top trunnion using the king=
pin as a pull-rod to the bottom wishbone and spring.
>>>> The whole front end is sat on those two Oilite bronze thrust washers. A=
ny reduction in friction here pays dividends =E2=80=93 especially in a 6-cyl=
inder car with even more weight over the wheels.
>>>> Maybe others can come up with a clearer explanation.
>>>> Cheers.
>>>> AlanB
>>>> <image001.png>
>>>> =20
>>>> From: Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe@gmail.com>=20
>>>> Sent: 06 January 2021 15:14
>>>> To: Bluehealey <bluehealey@gmail.com>
>>>> Cc: Team.net <lawrence.swift@gmail.com>; Ahealey help <healeys@autox.te=
am.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 Caster Angle
>>>> =20
>>>> Listers,
>>>> =20
>>>> I have looked at these top trunnion bearing kits over the years and con=
sidered installing them.  However, I simply cannot get my head wrapped aroun=
d why replacing bearings at the top of the kingpin would reduce the weight o=
f the car and improve steering.  It seems to me that all the weight of the c=
ar is pressed against the bottom of the kingpin.  To me, it seems replacing t=
he top bearing would have no effect on the steering effort.  Can someone exp=
lain in simple language why this kit would work?
>>>> =20
>>>> Thanks, mystified,
>>>> =20
>>>> Fred
>>>> =20
>>>> 66 BJ8
>>>> =20
>>>> On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 9:49 AM Bluehealey <bluehealey@gmail.com> wrote:=

>>>> These are the ones.
>>>> https://www.ahspares.co.uk/austin-healey/big-healey/suspension-front/to=
p-trunnion-bearing-kit-pair.aspx
>>>> Well worth doing.
>>>> The other often overlooked source of heavy steering is the Steering Idl=
er. It is rarely lubricated, has no real reservoir for oil, and a poor seal a=
t the bottom. I suggest releasing the ball joints that connect to the drop a=
rm to check it for stiffness. Complete removal of the idler isn=E2=80=99t a d=
ifficult job and is the best way to clean and lubricate.
>>>> The caster is pretty good on these cars (the initial design was good). C=
amber could go from positive to negative to be more compatible with radial t=
yres. Also check and minimise toe-in. This has a radical impact on steering f=
eel when wrong (in either direction).
>>>> If after all that you still have problems, then go for the caster chang=
es you have in mind and tell us about your findings. The Team may learn some=
thing.
>>>> The only other aspect that seems to vary from car to car is bump steer.=
 Some can be horrible on fast bumpies and others are on rails.  I=E2=80=99ve=
 never seen a decent treatise on dealing with this on our Big Healeys.
>>>> Have fun.
>>>> Alan - from my iPad
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> On 6 Jan 2021, at 13:35, Team.net <lawrence.swift@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>=20
>>>> =EF=BB=BFWhen I rebuilt the front end on my BT7, I had the trust bearin=
gs at the top of the kingpin replaced with bearings - made a huge difference=
 in the ease of steering.
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 10:36 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> =20
>>>> re: "The other two are factory fixed and too dangerous to play with or m=
aintain...even if Kilmartin makes the parts"
>>>> =20
>>>> How so?
>>>> =20
>>>> On 1/4/2021 9:40 PM, gradea1@charter.net wrote:
>>>> I'm with the philosophy "set the toe and let 'er blow" The 1/16-1/8" to=
e-in is most important for proper tire wear.  The other two are factory fixe=
d and too dangerous to play with or maintain...even if Kilmartin makes the p=
arts. Hank
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Okay Bob.<div>As you wish. However, before I=
 sign off, take the nut off the trunnion and see the result (jack stand unde=
r the spline hub - latest pic).</div><div>Just trying to help.<br><br><div d=
ir=3D"ltr">Alan - from my iPad</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D=
"cite">On 6 Jan 2021, at 19:25, Bob Spidell &lt;bspidell@comcast.net&gt; wro=
te:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=
=BB=BF<meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-=
8"><div dir=3D"ltr">It=E2=80=99s a side load on the shock.<div>&lt;image0.jp=
eg&gt;</div></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 6, 2=
021, at 10:38 AM, Bluehealey &lt;bluehealey@gmail.com&gt; wrote:<br><br></bl=
ockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<meta htt=
p-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8">Sorry Bob - y=
ou=E2=80=99re still not gettin=E2=80=99 it.<div>The important bit is -</div>=
<div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><blockquote type=3D"cite" ci=
te=3D"mid:033d01d6e442$1e630a70$5b291f50$@gmail.com"><div class=3D"WordSecti=
on1"><p class=3D"MsoNormal">the weight of the car is carried on the spring a=
nd bottom wishbone.</p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>That is why you=
r jack under the pan lifts the car.</div><div>Then -&nbsp;<br><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr"><blockquote type=3D"cite" cite=3D"mid:033d01d6e=
442$1e630a70$5b291f50$@gmail.com"><div class=3D"WordSection1"><p class=3D"Ms=
oNormal">The wheel and stub axle is bearing upwards, LIFTING the car through=
 the top trunnion using the kingpin as a pull-rod to the bottom wishbone and=
 spring.</p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>If you wish to test this, r=
emove a wheel and place a jack stand under the spline hub to support the car=
. &nbsp;Now unwind the the top nut of the kingpin a few turns and observe th=
e increasing gap at the bottom the kingpin. &nbsp;If you undo the nut all th=
e way you will drop the car on the deck.</div><div><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Alan=
 - from my iPad</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On 6 Jan=
 2021, at 17:05, Bob Spidell &lt;bspidell@comcast.net&gt; wrote:<br><br></bl=
ockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF
 =20
    <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DUTF-8"=
>
 =20
 =20
    re: "<span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The whole front end is
      sat on those two Oilite bronze thrust washers."<br>
      <br>
      Nope. Proof: I have placed my cars on jackstands under the rear
      springs and front trunnions and R&amp;R'd their shock absorbers
      several times (Armstrong shocks are a PITA, but that's a different
      rant). Risky? Maybe, but done right the risk is manageable. My BJ8
      rode through a Richter 5+ earthquake in this state in San Jose a
      few years ago; obviously, a flat, rugged concrete surface is
      required (note messing with massive springs under compression has
      risks as well). My BN2 is now in this state while I wait for front
      shock rebuilds (though I have the jackstands backed-up by a
      QuickJack under the chassis).<br>
      <br>
      Though there is a very specific gap called-for for the top
      trunnion, the only reason I can see is too small a gap might cause
      some binding--leading to even more steering effort--and too large
      could result in the shock and bushing/bearing taking a beating.<br>
      <br>
    </span><br>
    <div class=3D"moz-cite-prefix">On 1/6/2021 7:39 AM,
      <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href=3D"mailto:bluehealey@gmail.=
com">bluehealey@gmail.com</a> wrote:<br>
    </div>
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        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Hi=

            Fred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Yo=
u
            are not the first person that I have encountered with this
            confusion. It is usually held by those that are very
            familiar with pre-war cars and beam axles. In those cars the
            steering/stub axle is captured between fixed top &amp;
            bottom =E2=80=98ears=E2=80=99 on the end of the beam.&nbsp; The w=
eight of the car
            bears down through the top ear onto the swivel axle. All
            fairly obvious.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">In=

            the case of our cars, with top and bottom wishbones, the
            weight of the car is carried on the spring and bottom
            wishbone. The wheel and stub axle is bearing upwards,
            LIFTING the car through the top trunnion using the kingpin
            as a pull-rod to the bottom wishbone and spring.<o:p></o:p></spa=
n></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Th=
e
            whole front end is sat on those two Oilite bronze thrust
            washers. Any reduction in friction here pays dividends =E2=80=93=

            especially in a 6-cylinder car with even more weight over
            the wheels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Ma=
ybe
            others can come up with a clearer explanation.<o:p></o:p></span>=
</p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Ch=
eers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Al=
anB<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US"></=
span></p><div>&lt;image001.png&gt;</div><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:=
EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o=
:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
        <div style=3D"border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1
          1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm">
          <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span lang=3D"EN-US">From:</span></b><sp=
an lang=3D"EN-US"> Fred Wescoe <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"ma=
ilto:fredwescoe@gmail.com">&lt;fredwescoe@gmail.com&gt;</a> <br>
              <b>Sent:</b> 06 January 2021 15:14<br>
              <b>To:</b> Bluehealey <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D=
"mailto:bluehealey@gmail.com";>&lt;bluehealey@gmail.com&gt;</a><br>
              <b>Cc:</b> Team.net <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D=
"mailto:lawrence.swift@gmail.com";>&lt;lawrence.swift@gmail.com&gt;</a>;
              Ahealey help <a class=3D"moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href=3D"mailto=
:healeys@autox.team.net">&lt;healeys@autox.team.net&gt;</a><br>
              <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] BN2 Caster Angle<o:p></o:p></spa=
n></p>
        </div>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
        <div>
          <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Listers,<o:p></o:p></p>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal">I have looked at these top trunnion
              bearing kits over the years and considered installing
              them.&nbsp; However, I simply cannot get my head wrapped aroun=
d
              why&nbsp;replacing bearings at the top of the kingpin would
              reduce the weight of the car and improve steering.&nbsp; It
              seems to me that all the weight of the car is pressed
              against the bottom of the kingpin.&nbsp; To me, it seems
              replacing the top bearing would have no effect on the
              steering effort.&nbsp; Can someone explain in simple language
              why this kit would work?<o:p></o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks, mystified,<o:p></o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Fred<o:p></o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
          </div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal">66 BJ8<o:p></o:p></p>
          </div>
        </div>
        <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
        <div>
          <div>
            <p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 9:49 AM
              Bluehealey &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:bluehealey@gmail.com"; moz-do-=
not-send=3D"true">bluehealey@gmail.com</a>&gt;
              wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
          </div>
          <blockquote style=3D"border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC
            1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm
            6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm">
            <div>
              <div>
                <div>
                  <p class=3D"MsoNormal">These are the ones.<o:p></o:p></p>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><a href=3D"https://www.ahspares.c=
o.uk/austin-healey/big-healey/suspension-front/top-trunnion-bearing-kit-pair=
.aspx" target=3D"_blank" moz-do-not-send=3D"true">https://www.ahspares.co.uk=
/austin-healey/big-healey/suspension-front/top-trunnion-bearing-kit-pair.asp=
x</a><o:p></o:p></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Well worth doing.<o:p></o:p></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">The other often overlooked
                      source of heavy steering is the Steering Idler. It
                      is rarely lubricated, has no real reservoir for
                      oil, and a poor seal at the bottom. I suggest
                      releasing the ball joints that connect to the drop
                      arm to check it for stiffness. Complete removal of
                      the idler isn=E2=80=99t a difficult job and is the bes=
t
                      way to clean and lubricate.<o:p></o:p></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">The caster is pretty good on
                      these cars (the initial design was good). Camber
                      could go from positive to negative to be more
                      compatible with radial tyres. Also check and
                      minimise toe-in. This has a radical impact on
                      steering feel when wrong (in either direction).<o:p></=
o:p></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">If after all that you still
                      have problems, then go for the caster changes you
                      have in mind and tell us about your findings. The
                      Team may learn something.<o:p></o:p></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">The only other aspect that
                      seems to vary from car to car is bump steer. Some
                      can be horrible on fast bumpies and others are on
                      rails.&nbsp; I=E2=80=99ve never seen a decent treatise=
 on
                      dealing with this on our Big Healeys.<br>
                      Have fun.<o:p></o:p></p>
                    <div>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Alan - from my iPad<o:p></o:p><=
/p>
                    </div>
                    <div>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br>
                        <br>
                        <o:p></o:p></p>
                      <blockquote style=3D"margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.=
0pt">
                        <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12.0pt=
">On 6 Jan 2021, at
                          13:35, Team.net &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:lawrence.swi=
ft@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank" moz-do-not-send=3D"true">lawrence.swift@gmai=
l.com</a>&gt;
                          wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
                      </blockquote>
                    </div>
                    <blockquote style=3D"margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0p=
t">
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                        <p class=3D"MsoNormal">=EF=BB=BFWhen I rebuilt the f=
ront
                          end on my BT7, I had the trust bearings at the
                          top of the kingpin replaced with bearings -
                          made a huge difference in the ease of
                          steering.<br>
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                          <o:p></o:p></p>
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                          <p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Jan 5, 2021, at 10:36
                            AM, Bob Spidell &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:bspidell@c=
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                          <p class=3D"MsoNormal">re: "The other two are
                            factory fixed and too dangerous to play with
                            or maintain...even if Kilmartin makes the
                            parts"<o:p></o:p></p>
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                          <p class=3D"MsoNormal">How so?<o:p></o:p></p>
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                          <p class=3D"MsoNormal">On 1/4/2021 9:40 PM, <a hre=
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                              1/16-1/8" toe-in is most important for
                              proper tire wear.&nbsp; The other two are
                              factory fixed and too dangerous to play
                              with or maintain...even if Kilmartin makes
                              the parts. Hank<o:p></o:p></p>
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