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Recently, a steering problem has developed on my 100/6 with which I need help.

When I turn right (and it doesn't need to be hard right) a rumbling or rubbing noise may be heard and felt through the steering wheel /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif.

Although the steering wheel doesn't jump around, it can be felt to be absorbing some sort of vibration. Any ideas where to look /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif??

Strangely enough, it seems to go away when the car is warm or at least it is less noticeable.

While I'm at it I'll mention this as well; when the car rolls between 55 and 60 mph, the steering is unstable in that I need to reduce speed to stop it shaking. Could this be linked to the problem above or is this a coincidence.

I know that one of my whire wheels is not perfectly balanced but figured that as it was one of the back ones, it's couldn't have that much of an influence (or could it???)
 
Non Big Healy answer. Check tie rod ends.
 
Hi big Healey answer: Possibly:

Worn King Pins & Bushings

Unballanced wheels at any location.

Off centered rear brake drums.

Worn side rod /tie rod ends

Defective rear spring bushes

--------------Keoke
 
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Recently, a steering problem has developed on my 100/6 with which I need help.

When I turn right (and it doesn't need to be hard right) a rumbling or rubbing noise may be heard and felt through the steering wheel /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif.

Although the steering wheel doesn't jump around, it can be felt to be absorbing some sort of vibration. Any ideas where to look /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif??

Strangely enough, it seems to go away when the car is warm or at least it is less noticeable.

While I'm at it I'll mention this as well; when the car rolls between 55 and 60 mph, the steering is unstable in that I need to reduce speed to stop it shaking. Could this be linked to the problem above or is this a coincidence.

I know that one of my whire wheels is not perfectly balanced but figured that as it was one of the back ones, it's couldn't have that much of an influence (or could it???)

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The rumble when turning could be as simple as the tire is rubbing on the turn indicator wiring.

The steering wheel shake at higher speeds could be caused by several things. Weak front shocks are a good possibility as would be loose front shock mounts. Crooked or out of balance wheels/tires will definitely cause vibration. Some tires are just not very round to start with. Wheel bearing adjustment should be checked. Even out of balance brake drums sometimes cause vibration. Worn king pin bushings, suspension bushings, & tie rod ends are also possibilities. I think you will need to check each possibility.

One of the easiest checks is to top up the front shocks with #20 motorcycle fork oil, & tighten the front shock mounts. It's also relatively easy to check for slack in the king pins, suspension bushings, tie rod ends & steering idler.

Problems in the back often appear to be in the front so don't neglect rear wheel straightness, balance, & rear drum balance.

Big Healeys are prone to shaking unless everything is perfect. I wish I had an easier answer. When everything is just right, there will be no vibration up to maximum speed.
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