Re: 1928 Front End Shimmy

Posted by DavidPackard On 2022/7/7 13:38:37

Does the ’28 Packard use a steering linkage design that features an internal spring and a threaded plug to establish the tightness of the drag link and/or tie rod end?

29tons posting brought back memories; my library of manuals extends only back to the late 30’s and by that time the Packard tie rod ends appear to be quite similar to the ones we have today, but the drag link was still the adjustable design. My Brand X (’30 Model A) has the adjustable design at every joint and those cars will occasionally ‘shimmy’ (aka death wobble), which is quite an adventure! Re-setting the spring tension always seem to solve the problem in that car . . . I never did find any damaged or broken parts, just a sloppy adjustment. Gar if the shimmy occurs at low car speeds I would investigate the linkage, especially any joint that has a spring tension adjustment.

dp