[Healeys] Steering Jiggle on and off throttle

[JONAS PAYNE]

I have an early BJ8 that has been thoroughly gone through.  Pretty much new everything.  Recently I have experienced a jiggle/pull in steering when getting on and off throttle, admittedly with a heavy right foot.   Doesn't necessarily pull to one side or the other, just jiggles a moment.  It's an on/off throttle thing, doesn't do it when braking.

I've checked the rear - everything seems tight, and all bushings have been replaced.  motor mounts are good, transmission tension rod/bushings are good.  little or no play in the front end, all new there too.    Front end alignment appears to be good.  Steering box is properly adjusted and has normal "play" for a cam and peg box as with my TR3's and Morgan + 4's.

  It isn't dangerous, but it doesn't feel right.  That said, for all I know, it's part of the "vintage healey experience".  I have 5 other vintage british sports cars and each has their own issues that are part of their charm.

Would appreciate anybody's experiences thoughts.

Jonas





________________________________


-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20240815/d0ef2de2/attachment.htm>