I've finally located the clicking noise coming from the front suspension when going over a small bump.
The passengers side A-arm front spindle bushing has some play in it.
My questions are whether only the front spindle bushing should be just replaced with a new one, or should a new pair of bushing and new splindle be installed.
The reason I ask is that the rear bushing seems to have no play in it.
(when it's tapped with a rubber mallet)
have fun! Those are a bear to get in and out. Chances are the bushings are fine and the end of the shaft is wore. I would suggest finding a nice used lower arm complete, the check the shaft and bushings, clean, grease and replace rubber seal and install. The bushings are available but the shafts are no longer.
...or turn up the radio louder so you don't hear the clicking.
Pete
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'67 1600 - frame off started in 2014. Now I know why roadster projects take so long. What a stupid idea.
'66 1600 - parts car
'66 WPL411 ***SOLD***
A couple of Porsches, a RAV4 Hybrid, and a motorcycle
I can't wait to do my upper ones this weekend. My upper ones are absolutly dead. I don't know if the lower bushings are NLA or not, I have been told they are, however I was told by the local Dealer that the lower radiator hose is NLA as well. Needless to say that was really bad news for all of us.
Will
Sorry, I find modern engine swaps revolting. Keep your G, R, or U series in your Roadster!
I located a spindle on the parts pile, so as time permits, it should be bolted in place.
New bushing are lost somewhere, of course in the last place I put them.
The old spindle will be retained for plasma spraying and then I'll re-cut the threads at a later date.
In the mean time I will turn up the radio and listen to some Boom Bass music.
I'm sure at some point I will also feel like liquidating and moving on to some thing else.
There is still plenty of vendors and a fine support group as well.
Maybe when I get old and need to use the handicap parking stalls to allow me to get my walker out.
Looking back at 20+ years of previous bills and current purchases, I feel that I have had and am still getting quite a lot of enjoyment from the Roadster for very little money.
That was also the case for my previous roadsters.
Now all this talk of enjoyment has made me wanting a ride, so off I go.
Ray B.
(Not yet ready to say "I used to have one of those!"
I have setup and driven many AC 427 cobras, they are by far the ultimate driving experience on the road.
I wouldn't give up my stock roadster for anything. My ultimate road car is a Superformance 427 cobra, but that's something on my wish list.
Here's a bit of information to compare the 2 cars, the roadster goes from 60 to 100mph in very little time, the cobra is faster. The roadster 0-60 times are not so good with stock ratios, the cobra is king in this department. The roadster at 90-100mph drives smooth and still retains road feel. The cobra at 100 -120mph shimmys and shakes, and above that they start to lift at 130, not a fun ride at that point.
I like the fact when you get in the roadster, the pedals are where they are supposed to be. If you get into a cobra you will know exactly what I mean by that statement.
So, the roadster's don't take a back seat to anything in their class and allot of cars not in their class.
But the lack of parts really is a pain !
Oh yeah, the bushing should be replaced in pairs, as the old one will fail sometime soon after so make it a one time deal.
Grease, grease, grease, grease, and wipe. Lack of is usually the culprit.
