At 5:16 PM -0500 12/21/99, Steve Murphy wrote:
>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?
>Thanks!
>Steve Murphy
>77 MGB
Could be, but check the U bolts holding the rear axle in place first.
If they are worn or loose they will cause a slight axle drift with
the result you mentioned.
Bob Shaw
Lincoln NE
Bob Shaw
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