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>From: Patti & John Morris <mgj2@globaldialog.com>
>To: "'mgs@autox.team.net'" <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Subject: FW: Front wheel shake
>Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 20:19:16 -0500
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>Reply-To: Patti & John Morris <mgj2@globaldialog.com>
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My 60 MGA has a similar symptom and has had the same careful front end
rebuild.I recently diagnosed a small amount of play within the streering
rack itself.The resposes I got after posting this condition to the list
were a little discouraging as regards the ease of fixing so i am going to
live with it until next winters' doldrums. I would be curious if your car
has the same problem. To check, jack up front, grab each front whel and
rock them side-to-side. See if you have any play.On my car it was fairly
easy to see the play within the rack(left side only). This wont solve your
problem, but might narrow the cause. Let us know what you find! Good Luck
Phil Sims
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>From: Patti & John Morris[SMTP:mgj2@globaldialog.com]
>Sent: Friday, July 18, 1997 8:08 PM
>To: 'mgs@autox.team.net'
>Subject: Front wheel shake
>Importance: High
>
>Ok list I have a confession. My '57 MGA develops a shake in the steering
>at 65-70 mph. I assume this is related only to the front wheels because I
>only feel it in the steering wheel. I know that the front supension
>bushings are new and the rest of the front suspension is in good shape. I
>have freshly rebuilt front shocks. There is almost no play between the
>front wheels and the streering wheel. I just had the wheels balanced today
>thinking that must be the answer. Helped but did not eliminate the
>problem. I haven't had the alignment checked for years but the milage
>since has been limited.
>
>I'm out of ideas. What should I be looking for here?
>
>Thanks!
>
>John an his '57 MGA
>
Phil Sims
Wilson-Griak,Inc.
(612)377-7900
phil@wilsongriak.com
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