[Healeys] "SS" aka--scuttle shake

[Al Fuller]

I had "interesting" conversations with the machine shop the last time I had
drums balanced... I was in the parts store for something else and asked
whether their machines could handle drum balance. They patted me on the
head and said 'you mean turn the drums'. No, I really mean balance.

Machine shop guy says they can handle it, but it's almost impossible the
drums will need it. I dropped off the drums and waited for the call.

Machine shop guy calls to ask how much clearance between the drum and the
wheel? Why, I ask? Because the drums are so far out of balance that
grinding the fins won't work - he needed to weld on weight! There was
clearance, and the car rides MUCH smoother.

They were amazed. I wasn't surprised a bit.

On Thu, Jul 8, 2021, 1:58 PM llennep--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I have been told for many years that the rear axle housing, brake
> assemblies etc on these cars are so heavy that any imbalance will not be
> noticed.  Not so.  I balanced mine and I could feel the difference.  Also
> balanced a few other drums.  I strongly recommend balancing drums!!!  You
> will be surprised at how much out of balance some of them are.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rfbegani at gmail.com
> To: 'Team.net' <lawrence.swift at gmail.com>; 'Michael Salter' <
> michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> Cc: 'healeys' <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, Jul 8, 2021 12:56 pm
> Subject: [Healeys] "SS" aka--scuttle shake
>
> I had the tires shaved and balanced and the tech marked each tire as to
> the position the car.  The best were on the front right left and the worst
> were rear right and left.  Did not balance brake drums or anything else.
> Now only a little shake which is acceptable.  Best $200 I ever spent on my
> BJ8, along with the new Michelin 180 tires which cost a little more.
>
> Hard to find a garage which has the equipment.  You need to do an in-depth
> search for Shaving Tires Near Me.  Fortunately, I found a great guy with
> the original equipment 2 hours drive across the state of Florida.  Note,
> you may find garages listed that only have equipment for Truck Tires.
>
> Bob Begani
> Punta Gorda Florida
>
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Team.net
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 8, 2021 9:26 AM
> *To:* Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* healeys <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] BJ8---clutch and "SS" aka--scuttle shake
>
> Agreed, I had the tires shaved and the rear brake drums balanced - now no
> scuttle shake.
>
>
> On Jul 8, 2021, at 09:16, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
>
> Second------for the years I have had this car, I have hated the dreaded
> scuttle shake.  I have balanced all wheels--even added the scuttle shake
> "mod"  (cross beams on the inner body, behind the engine) and had the rear
> drums balanced locally.  All to no avail-----between 55 and 65 there is
> comes again!!  The drive was wonderful all the while as long as I drove
> slower or faster than these speeds.
>
> What to do------what to do???
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> Tom
>
>
>
>
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