On Thu, 29 Jun 1995 RLDesign@aol.com wrote:
> The steering on MGBs is generally pretty heavy, considering how much they
> weigh, and especially compared to other Brit sports cars. The steering on my
> Healey 3000 is much lighter than my GT. Then again, the MG's steering is
> pretty direct, while the Healey's can be somewhat vague...
>
> Ditching the boy-racer tires will probably help things immensly. You might
> also check the fluid level in the rack.
Well, they are not exactly boy racer tires; the owner took them off his
Toyota after they were no longer good enough for it. I put 1 000 (octal)
squirts of oil in the rack, as the manual specifies. Actually, it seemed
kinda dry, so I put about a pint in. Didn't help noticably. Still
steers like a truck in comparison with Kermit.
> Oh, yeah: You can borrow my 3000 to "evaluate" for awhile, if you like. I'll
> make a list of things which really should receive attention before you drive.
> Once you get the rust out of the doglegs, I'd like the cove painted
> ivory...you can respray the rest of it in the current Healey blue.
>
> Anytime you want, really.
It will be a while; I am going to look for a Ferrari Lusso to evaluate
next. I've always thought those were pretty.
Ray
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