Good point Derek,
In my experience 100/6 front springs which, according to Moss, are the same
as BN1/2 are inclined to ride low so it may be just that.. There is quite a
bit more weight on the front of a 100/6 which could be an explanation.
We used to find that a matched pair of used BJ8 springs were a great fit on
the early 6 cyl cars...
Michael S
BN1 3174
On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 12:16 PM, Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com> wrote:
> Looking at the photo it appears that the front suspension has been
> lowered. Is it the same on both sides. Are spacers being used?
>
> Derek
>
> On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:21 PM, <michael.salter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Les,
>> I may be "preaching to the converted " here but...
>> In order to determine which spring(s) are at fault it is necessary to
>> test the ride height of each end of the car in isolation to prevent a
>> problem at one end affecting the other.
>> To do this for the front, on a flat surface, jack the center of the diff
>> (under the drain plug), remove the rear wheels then lower the rear to
>> normal ride height. This produces a 3 point support.
>> Bounce the front a couple of times to ensure that the front suspension
>> units are operating correctly then measure the ride height both between the
>> frame rails and the ground and the tops of the front fender arches and the
>> ground.
>> Repeat for the rear using a piece of pipe placed axially under the front
>> cross member.
>> In my experience it usually the rear springs that are at fault.
>> Michael S
>> BN1 #174
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 10:03 AM -0500, "Bob Haskell" <
>> rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> Jon & Les,
>>>
>>> Installed height of the springs the same?
>>>
>>> Were the front A arm inboard mounting bolts tightened with the car
>>> sitting flat on the ground (normal ride height)?
>>>
>>> How's the back of the car? It's not pitching the right front nose
>>> downward, right?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Bob Haskell
>>> AHCA 3000 MkI registrarhttp://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php
>>>
>>> On 01/14/2017 07:15 AM, John Sims wrote:
>>> > Can one of you help this person with his problem? Thanks
>>> >
>>> > John Sims
>>> >
>>> > *From:*Les Mathieson [mailto:mathlynn at bigpond.net.au]
>>> > *Sent:* Friday, January 13, 2017 6:50 PM
>>> > *To:* john at healey6.com
>>>
>>> > *Subject:* BN4 - 100/6 front suspension
>>> >
>>> > Hi John,
>>> >
>>> > My name is Les Mathieson, from Paynesville in Australia,
>>> >
>>> > I own an 100/6, pictured.
>>> >
>>> > You have a great site, just wondering if you could give me some advice.
>>> >
>>> > My car has a ride height in the front, basically the right hand side of
>>> > the body is about 50mm or 2 inches lower than the right hand side.
>>> >
>>> > We have checked most things and nothing was apparent.
>>> >
>>> > Therefore we suspected one of the Coil springs in the front are the
>>> > issue. I have them out & we sent them to a pretty reputable spring maker
>>> > for testing etc before we bought a new set.
>>> >
>>> > Unfortunately the tests showed they were both ok?
>>> >
>>> > We are waiting for them to be returned to re-assemble & look for other
>>> > causes of the issue.
>>> >
>>> > Do you have any clues, insights or comments that might assist?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > Les
>>> >
>>> > Les Mathieson
>>> >
>>> > 4 Araluen Court
>>> >
>>> > (PO Box 142)
>>> >
>>> > Paynesville
>>> >
>>> > VIC 3880
>>> >
>>> > 0418106725
>>> >
>>> >
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