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Re: MGB Torque steer.

To: Steve Murphy <k8vo@flyingbeers.org>
Subject: Re: MGB Torque steer.
From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:32:03 -0800
Word on the street is that Steve Murphy said:
> After getting the wiring on the 77B fixed, I took it for it's first highway
> trip since owning the car... about 150 miles worth.  I noticed that when
> accelorating and/or going through the gears I have to correct the steering
> (slightly) as the drivetrain loads and unloads.  I suspect worn leaf spring
> bushings allowing the rear end to move slightly off axis depending on
> torque... am I on the right track?

Might want to check the U-bolts that hold the axle to the springs as well,
and the bushes on the front and rear suspension

Skye

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