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Subject: [Healeys] Steering Jiggle on and off throttle
From: JONAS PAYNE <jpaynepbr@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:45:01 +0000
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I have an early BJ8 that has been thoroughly gone through.  Pretty much new=
 everything.  Recently I have experienced a jiggle/pull in steering when ge=
tting on and off throttle, admittedly with a heavy right foot.   Doesn't ne=
cessarily pull to one side or the other, just jiggles a moment.  It's an on=
/off throttle thing, doesn't do it when braking.

I've checked the rear - everything seems tight, and all bushings have been =
replaced.  motor mounts are good, transmission tension rod/bushings are goo=
d.  little or no play in the front end, all new there too.    Front end ali=
gnment appears to be good.  Steering box is properly adjusted and has norma=
l "play" for a cam and peg box as with my TR3's and Morgan + 4's.

  It isn't dangerous, but it doesn't feel right.  That said, for all I know=
, it's part of the "vintage healey experience".  I have 5 other vintage bri=
tish sports cars and each has their own issues that are part of their charm=
.

Would appreciate anybody's experiences thoughts.

Jonas





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I have an early BJ8 that has been thoroughly gone through.&nbsp; Pretty muc=
h new everything.&nbsp; Recently I have experienced a jiggle/pull in steeri=
ng when getting on and off throttle, admittedly with a heavy right foot.&nb=
sp; &nbsp;Doesn't necessarily pull to one side or the
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I've checked the rear - everything seems tight, and all bushings have been =
replaced.&nbsp; motor mounts are good, transmission tension rod/bushings ar=
e good.&nbsp; little or no play in the front end, all new there too.&nbsp; =
&nbsp; Front end alignment appears to be good.&nbsp; Steering
 box is properly adjusted and has normal &quot;play&quot; for a cam and peg=
 box as with my TR3's and Morgan + 4's.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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&nbsp; It isn't dangerous, but it doesn't feel right.&nbsp; That said, for =
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Would appreciate anybody's experiences thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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