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Re: front end wandering

To: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: front end wandering
From: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 04:08:27 -0500
David Councill wrote:

> Actually, it does not pull specific to one side or another - it wanders.
> Maybe a little left, a little later it might shift a little right. Or vice
> versa. So I periodically have to make a slight correction with the
> steering. I don't have this problem with my 67BGT on the same roads.
> However, an inspection today after another top down cruise shows that the
> driver side front wheel has a little play that warrants further
> investigation. It didn't look like the kingpin. Perhaps the wheel bearings.
> I'll see.

I'll be really surprised if you don't find a loose bearing or wonky
knuckle somewhere. Otherwise, if everything's tight but not binding, I
*prefer* a slight wander to an on-the-rails feeling, since I like to be
invited to drive the car, instead of just riding in it, holding onto the
wheel.   ;)

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