[Healeys] Torrington roller bearings trunnion

[Oudesluys]

I do not think that you will find a clearly noticeable lighter steering 
effort by fitting these trunnion roller bearings compared with a well 
maintained original set up. The problem is the negative camber and wide 
rims/tires.
Running higher tire pressures and fitting a larger steering wheel will 
help or even going as far as fitting electric power steering (which is 
fairly simple these days, lots of firms provide this service) may be the 
answer to improve on the heavy steering.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

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>> I have got a Torringtom roller bearing setup to replace the phosphor 
>> bronze bushes in the top of the king pin to trunnion, that I'm going 
>> to fit on my BJ8.
>> I'm guessing you fit them dry, with a hand full of shims, set a 
>> minimal end float (around a thou or so) by adding and removing shims, 
>> then once you have required end float dry, pull apart and repack with 
>> grease and reassemble.
>> Is that correct??
>> Any grease grade/ type comments?? Clearance comments?
>> Hoping it will help low speed manouverability with lots of neg 
>> camber, 6in wheels and Penrite steering molasses in the steering box....
>> Best
>> Chris
>> www.myaustinhealey.com
>> PS Go Casey Stoner you legend - Winner of the 2011 Moto GP 
>> championship today! And go the Wallabies tonight!!!
>>
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