steering problem

[tdopsonmgb]

I have a serious steering issue!
I converted my 1966 MGBGT to a ford 2.8 V6 a few years ago.
Due to engine length I needed to move the steering rack 1 1/8 of an inch forward and down
The result is the car now steers like a twitchy go cart
IE will change lanes at speed with almost no steering wheel input!!!!!
Is there someone that has had this issue that can give me some advice

[BlownMGB-V8]

Down is relatively easy to deal with. Forward can be trouble, unless you lengthen the steering arms. For now, you can adjust your toe-in to give better centering, that should help some.

Jim

[88v8]

Moving the rack has consequences. If you search on' bump steer' I'm afraid you will find a lot of threads.

Ivor

[Moderator]

Tell us more about your front suspension. Is it entirely stock, or does it have other modifications? How worn is it?

Bump steer and roll steer are two symptoms of the same steering geometry problem.  Although relocating your rack may be the main cause of your problem, there may be other aggravating factors you can also or alternatively address. For example, if your front ride height is significantly lower than stock (due to either worn out springs or "lowering" aftermarket springs) you'd probably reduce your bump steer symptom by restoring your MGB's ride height by fitting new/stock springs. Incidentally, at the moment someone is offering unused "dropped spindles" in our classified section. Those are a better way to lower the MGB front suspension.