[Healeys] "SS" aka--scuttle shake

Thu Jul 8 19:40:56 MDT 2021

When I did the changeover to the Ford V8 I was determined to solve the
scuttle shake problem.  Here's what I did:  New Dayton 72 spokes with
Michelin XaS tires, shaved and balanced by Hendrix.  Rear drum brakes
balanced by Hendrix.  Front suspension totally rebuilt.  Additional
stiffening of the BJ7 by welding in the stiffeners (Keith Pennel
suggestions I think) doghouse while all the fab was going on to widen the
footwells.  Guess what?  I've had it over the ton without a bit of scuttle
shake.  But which one or a combination of the above cured it, I have no
idea.

Happy Healeying,
Rick Neville

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On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 8:28 PM Al Fuller <alfuller194 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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