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No one's tackled this yet, so I'll take a stab. This sounds a little bit
like 'torque steer' that some FWD cars have (though it's been largely
eliminated in newer FWD cars). Healeys, of course, are RWD so it's not
that, and I've not experienced nor heard of this problem in a Healey.
The front suspension isn't linked to the drive train in any way, so I'd
check engine mounts; it's conceivable, but not likely the rocking of the
engine could cause it to hit the steering column (the carbs are pretty
close to it). If the chassis is somehow tweaked it might cause some
tracking issues, though it would likely be under all conditions.
Presumably, you've checked to assure the steering box is properly anchored?
That's all I got.
Bob
On 8/14/2024 7:45 PM, JONAS PAYNE wrote:
> 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 getting on and off throttle, admittedly with a heavy right foot.Â
> Â Doesn't necessarily 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 good. little or no play in the front end, all new
> there too.  Front end alignment appears to be good. Steering box is
> properly adjusted and has normal "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 british 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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No one's tackled this yet, so I'll take a stab. This sounds a little
bit like 'torque steer' that some FWD cars have (though it's been
largely eliminated in newer FWD cars). Healeys, of course, are RWD
so it's not that, and I've not experienced nor heard of this problem
in a Healey. The front suspension isn't linked to the drive train in
any way, so I'd check engine mounts; it's conceivable, but not
likely the rocking of the engine could cause it to hit the steering
column (the carbs are pretty close to it). If the chassis is somehow
tweaked it might cause some tracking issues, though it would likely
be under all conditions. Presumably, you've checked to assure the
steering box is properly anchored?<br>
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That's all I got.<br>
<br>
Bob<br>
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I have an early BJ8 that has been thoroughly gone through.Â
Pretty much new everything. Recently I have experienced a
jiggle/pull in steering when getting on and off throttle,
admittedly with a heavy right foot.  Doesn't necessarily pull
to one side or the other, just jiggles a moment. It's an on/off
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I've checked the rear - everything seems tight, and all bushings
have been replaced. motor mounts are good, transmission tension
rod/bushings are good. little or no play in the front end, all
new there too.  Front end alignment appears to be good.Â
Steering box is properly adjusted and has normal "play" for a
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 It isn't dangerous, but it doesn't feel right. That said, for
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