[Healeys] Odd steering attachment

[Perry]

I have sent a message to Fantasy  Junction to see if they have any further info on this unusual addition to the BJ8 in question. If they reply I’ll send to the list.
Perry

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From: richard mayor
Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2020 11:32 AM
To: Michael Salter
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Odd steering attachment

I've been playing with Austin Healeys since I got my first one in 1977 ( a '58 100-6).  I've owned and driven many more.  I also raced a BN7 3000 for over 30 years.  In my experience I've never felt the need for a steering damper. So, I'm confused.  What situation would necessitate the addition of a damper?  And, I should also add that I took first place in the slalom/autocross at the All British Field Meet in my '60 BT7 this last September at the Portland International Raceway. The steering worked just fine.  

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:28 PM Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
Fantasy Junction have a BJ8 for sale which, upon close examination of the photos shows what appears to be a steering damper on the steering cross rod.

Has anyone else ever seen this type of device on a Healey?

M

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