Jim -
Any sort of relatively constant shimmy or shake at 55
- 65 mph usually indicates that you have bad shock
absorbers on the front of your car and the wheel is
bouncing up and down on the road because there is no
damping affect from the shocks. Replace your front
Shocks.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
> From: "James Routt" <papashado@comcast.net>
> Subject: Shimmy at 55mph
> Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 19:41:24 -0700
>
> Never thought I would use this media but here goes.
> I have a 65 BJ8 and have
> this shimmy or scuttle shake at 55 mph. Never talked
> to a healey owner
> without an opinion, so I am looking for some clues
> to nail this down. I have
> had the wheels rebalanced with correct adapters
> used, moved the tires
> around, checked pressures, etc.
>
> Jim
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