Would rather bet on a belt loose or shifting on a radial tire.
Ron
datsunmike wrote:
> Get your wheels balanced first and check for a bent rim. Make sure your
> front end bolts are tight also and while you're at it check out your front
> end.
>
> Probably an out of balance tire.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JWHAUN@aol.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 12:33 AM
> Subject: Shimmy
>
> > My 64 1500 has developed a "shimmy" in the steering wheel. I've been
> ignoring
> > it sort of but thought I'd better look into it before a wheel falls off or
> > something. Anyway, about 55 to 63 mph, it has a really bad shimmy in the
> > steering wheel. Under 55, feels ok, above 63 or so, it smooths out.
> Anyway,
> > is this an alignment problem or possibly just something worn out? Is
> there
> > anything that 64 roadsters are prone to, to cause this?
> >
> > Jim
> > 64 1500 3 seater
> > Pasco, WA
> >
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