Re: 1928 Front End Shimmy

Posted by Gar On 2022/7/17 15:35:00

DP, they steering assembly appears to be very similar and your comments/suggestions are right on.

One of the local old-time car restorers in my area (relatively speaking), agrees that the steering gear, bearing, washers might need adjustment and would be a good 1st step.

He also suggested that I look at the king-pin assembly as a second area to check as the trouble appeared to go away for a while. He is thinking that most likely the issue is with both areas now. He thought was that the king pins needed to be adjusted (worn shim/washer) and the severe shimmy caused the steering gear misalignment, which is causing more dramatic shimmy.

Is there any documentation on the removal/adjustment of king pins?

Thanks again
Gar