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07-27-2017, 06:49 PM | #21 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
After you have found and cured your problem you will see why its advisable to add a steering damper.
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07-27-2017, 06:50 PM | #22 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
Could try swapping out the rear tires for the front (if the same size). Free anyways.
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07-27-2017, 07:07 PM | #23 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
I have that occur occasionally in my '29. Steering box needs a rebuild...lots of steering wheel play.
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07-27-2017, 07:15 PM | #24 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
Hi all; Bought a Model A on the cheap because of this and found the wishbone pivot loose. Repaired and it was a good car. Newc
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07-27-2017, 07:32 PM | #25 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
The first thing I would check is for correct toe in.
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07-27-2017, 08:23 PM | #26 |
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07-27-2017, 09:48 PM | #27 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
My death wobble upon first drive was due to the fact that one of the tires had a bunch of dried mud in it...
I like the (1976 ish) VW Super Beetle front steering damper... Have a friendly person move the steering wheel from side to side, just 1 to 3 inches. You're underneath, touch all the joints one by one, both sides of the joint at the same time.. You will find out where there is any slop. I'm running about 10 degrees castor angle, small toe-in 1/16". Karl |
07-28-2017, 09:11 AM | #28 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
Are you using a dropped axle? Anyway if you do not find the problem put a steering damper on it. You can get one from So-Cal speed shop or off an early VW. I use one on all my cars it will end the problem.
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07-28-2017, 10:32 AM | #29 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
My 39 CS had the same problem,I couldn't find the problem without a major remove and replace program. I nstalled a damper,problem gone!
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07-28-2017, 11:34 AM | #30 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
I am having the same issue with my AV8.
32 frame, split 37 bones, new axle, 7 degrees caster, bias plies. First time I thought it was just gen bump I hit, our roads are pretty crappy. Second time I started looking for a problem, only thing I could think of was tightening up the drag link ends( ball and spring style). I thought I had it, but about a month ago at about 35 mph I hit one of those same gaps in the road and it came back with a vengeance. I had to come to a full stop. I'm still looking for the problem. Whatever you come up with, I'll give it a try. |
07-28-2017, 12:10 PM | #31 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
Solid axles don't like bumps! Is the steering box tight?
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07-28-2017, 12:17 PM | #32 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
I agree with Gary, had that problem on my roadster going over tar strips that were slightly at angles. Adjusted the toe-in, no more shimmy. Paul Selfe.
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07-28-2017, 06:09 PM | #33 |
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Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
A weak front spring will change the castor, Had a model A same problem replaced front spring problem cured
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07-28-2017, 06:59 PM | #34 |
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You know, I had to think about that one for about four seconds, but you're right.......as the chassis altitude decreases (with a weak spring), the rear of the wishbone goes down. BUT..........that INCREASES the caster in a POSITIVE direction.......which ain't a bad thing! DD
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07-28-2017, 09:17 PM | #35 |
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The problem may have been more in the shackles than the spring, than might account for the fix in changing the spring. Hard to believe it was a weak spring alone as removing leaves to lower the front (which would weaken the spring) is a common practice.
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07-29-2017, 06:52 AM | #36 |
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When I had Model A's the problem was in the wishbone ball being loose. I think I use the rubber ball to correct the problem back then. I have not check that as yet. I got a car on the lift so I need to finish it first.
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07-29-2017, 07:36 AM | #37 |
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07-29-2017, 07:51 AM | #38 |
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If everything is right, it shouldn't. That being said, my rpu with split bones did it, bad. Mostly when I'd hit something on a diagonal like a bridge seam.Everything was new, alignment done and 7 degrees caster. Steering stabilizer fixed it. Look under any newer vehicle with a solid axle (like Jeep) and you will see one from the factory.
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