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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 01:45 AM
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Every time I make a left turn from a stop the engine shimmies, I can feel it, so what is going on ?? One thing after another.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by macdoesit
Every time I make a left turn from a stop the engine shimmies, I can feel it, so what is going on ?? One thing after another.
What does "shimmies" mean?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by macdoesit
Every time I make a left turn from a stop the engine shimmies, I can feel it, so what is going on ?? One thing after another.
You sound like I feel sometimes mac. Keep the faith brother .
 
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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg in France
What does "shimmies" mean?
Sorry, you would need to be Southern States of the USA to know what a shimmie is.

Like when a person stu,stu,stu,stu,studers, that is what the engine does.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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Sounds like a worn mount, emgine or trans. Maybe allowing it to shift and some part of the engine, exhaust, etc is rubbing the frame or ??? Just a couple quick thoughts.

Jack
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 89 Jacobra
Sounds like a worn mount, emgine or trans. Maybe allowing it to shift and some part of the engine, exhaust, etc is rubbing the frame or ??? Just a couple quick thoughts.

Jack
Thanks 89 Jacobra.
 
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Mac, I am assuming this is from a standing start, and only on turning the wheel to the left? If so, try is with the revs held at about 1500 before you turn the wheel. If all Ok, then that might point to a power steering load affecting the engine. Just a thought.
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Engine earth strap loose or poor contact point?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg in France
Mac, I am assuming this is from a standing start, and only on turning the wheel to the left? If so, try is with the revs held at about 1500 before you turn the wheel. If all Ok, then that might point to a power steering load affecting the engine. Just a thought.
Greg
Yes, it is from a stop and go and will try what you said.
Thanks Greg
 
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