Costanzo's steering...

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

Joe,

        This sounds like you have a bad bushing in the front eye of the right 
rear leaf spring.  The axle can change thrust angle if this is the case.  Front 
wheel drive cars develop this symptom with bad bushings, but it's rare in a
rear wheel drive.

        Just a thought, no expertise whatsoever...

     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727 RE8000, Cibie40s, custom 
                rear tire rack, 6 different color body panels.
                Not much sport, all utility.
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727 Hummer brush guard, 
                3/4T rear springs, Hella Rallye 2000s, Con-Ferr 5x7,
                Class IV hitches front and rear, 3" Exhaust.
                1st Place, Rocky Mountain IH Rendezvous,
                3rd Place, Tulare IH Western Regionals.
         '74 IHC Travelall 150? 2wd 392/tf727 "The 'new' one"
                Factory AM/FM, Cruise, Tilt, AC, Captains Chairs,
                Rblt, Alt, carb, fuel pump, ps pump, water pump, dash,
                seats, rear door, starter, master cyl, what could be left?

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Date: Fri, 18 Sep 98 11:27:42 EDT
From: "Joe Costanzo" <joe_costanzo@domain.elided>
Subject: Torque Steer?

     Hello All,
     
     Something I've been meaning to ask about.  I've noticed that while 
     driving, if I let off the gas (manual transmission), my truck has a 
     definite pull to the right.  When I get back on the gas, the truck 
     pulls to the left.  Is this torque steer?  A common characteristic of 
     a '79 Scout II?  I'm running a 345.
     
     Any inputs are appreciated.
     
     Joe Costanzo
     '79 Scout II

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