First post. Love the forum.
Fixing up circa 1967 MF 165 diesel and first issue to tackle is steering. I have 2 problems - the power steering system leaks like a sieve, and there is a big time shimmy while going down the road at anything over, say, 10-12 mph. Both wheels violently shimmy in unison. Slow down and they calm down.
First problem is being taken care of. I've removed the cylinder (I'm pretty sure that's where the leak is and have it apart awaiting the seal kit.) As for the shimmying, I thought perhaps it was caused by wear of the main shaft bushings but now I'm not so sure. I have it all apart and there is some play (a few thousandths upper and a little more lower) but I'm not sure it's enough to cause such a violent result. Tie rods, joints seem tight. Wondering if perhaps simple adjustments (if there is such a thing) of steering arm, etc. might be the answer.
Any wise words regarding the shimmying?
Thanks,
Steve
Fixing up circa 1967 MF 165 diesel and first issue to tackle is steering. I have 2 problems - the power steering system leaks like a sieve, and there is a big time shimmy while going down the road at anything over, say, 10-12 mph. Both wheels violently shimmy in unison. Slow down and they calm down.
First problem is being taken care of. I've removed the cylinder (I'm pretty sure that's where the leak is and have it apart awaiting the seal kit.) As for the shimmying, I thought perhaps it was caused by wear of the main shaft bushings but now I'm not so sure. I have it all apart and there is some play (a few thousandths upper and a little more lower) but I'm not sure it's enough to cause such a violent result. Tie rods, joints seem tight. Wondering if perhaps simple adjustments (if there is such a thing) of steering arm, etc. might be the answer.
Any wise words regarding the shimmying?
Thanks,
Steve