[Healeys] Torrington roller bearings trunnion

[John Harper]

Kees

Have you fitted these and tried to compare before and after, admittedly 
subjectively, or is this just a personal opinion?

Regards

>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
>
>>
>>> 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, 
>>>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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John Harper