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Grainger - I am sure you will get a number of helpful responses
regarding your steering wheel shimmy at moderately high speeds,
but may I make one suggestion? Before you do anything else, take
all four tires to a locate tire shop and have the rims balanced.
It should cost about $5.00 per tire, and frankly, if the problem
is simply an out of balance tire you'll save yourself a lot of
time, grief and $$$ by checking this first. If the problem
persists, then go ahead and replace other parts, etc. Good luck.
Ross D. Vincenti
64 Spit. Mk I, 68 Datsun 1600 Roadster and a cat named Flounder
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Originally From: Grainger Pierce Internet
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 95 05:18:32 EDT
Subject: Spit. question
I just got a '78 Spitfire this past summer as a project
car. I am relatively new to cars and mechanics, but so far it
has been fun learning. Anyway, I am planning to go home
this weekend for a little tinkering, and had a question (probably
simple) that one of you can hopefully help me with. The car runs
really well, but it seems that when I get up to around 55-60 the
steering wheel starts to shake. I know that the hub bearings are
worn down (that is one of the things I'm fixing this weekend) but
is that the problem? Is it something in the steering linkage?
What do I need to look for? I appreciate your advice in this
matter, as well as any suggestions as to the best methods of
repair. Also, one final question... I recently put a new
electronic ignition in, to replace an aftermarket one that had
broken. It is a Lucas distributor with the electronic ignition
mounted on the side (I don't remember the type). To mount the
ignition, the installer had removed the vacuum advance plate and
replaced with a crudely fabricated device that is completely
incompatible with my pickup unit. I ended up mounting it on the
side, and am not able to use my vacuum advance. My books don't
say much about vacuum advance. I understand what it does (sort
of), but will I get much better performance/mileage with it
hooked up? Should I go ahead and relace the distibutor? I don't
know if it is relevant, but I use a Weber DGV carb.
Thanks in advance for the advice. It is good to be back at
school, where I can get in touch with people who know a more
about mechanics than I do.
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proud owner of a REAL sports car '78 Spitfire
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Senders Internet Address triumphs-owner@triumph.cs.utah.edu
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