> - how do you get the heater knobs off? Do you put something in the little
> hole in the side of the knob to release it?
Yes
> - the car pulls slightly to the left on acceleration at speed,
> and slightly
> to the right when you lift of the gas. Seems to be some sort of rear end
> steering. Tried the U-bolts on the rear springs and they seem
> tight. The 4
> spring mounting points look good (i.e. not rusted). Any ideas?
>
> - the right rear shock seems to have a little play on the shaft
> right at the
> shock. Can move it in and out about 1/32" (or less) and it
> rattles a bunch
> over bumps. Is this something you can shim, or do I need rear shocks?
If there are no witness marks in the area of the u-bolts, then possible the
shocks could have something to do with it, but generally it is a loose rear
axle.
> - how can I tell when the kingpins are worn? The front steering is stiff,
> and I suspect the kingpins.
I'd check the steering rack too. If it has been tweeked in the slightest,
that will make the steering tight.
> Thanks.
You're welcome
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
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