26-01-2020, 06:59 PM
Hello Carl & welcome.
Let's worry about the steering first...
Heavy? Well if you are static in the garage it quite probably will be as there is no power assistance.
On the road it should not feel heavy at all, if it does my first port of call would be greasing the king pins; & jack the front axle off the ground to make sure they turn freely (but are not loose).
It would be a good idea to grease / oil the steering box too, and the various steering links.
A bit (lot) of free play in the steering is fairly normal, but if in the slightest doubt it would be a good idea to show it to an established A7 owner and get a second opinion.
I'd thoroughly recommend making contact with your local Austin Seven club, there is almost certainly one not far away.
Let's worry about the steering first...
Heavy? Well if you are static in the garage it quite probably will be as there is no power assistance.
On the road it should not feel heavy at all, if it does my first port of call would be greasing the king pins; & jack the front axle off the ground to make sure they turn freely (but are not loose).
It would be a good idea to grease / oil the steering box too, and the various steering links.
A bit (lot) of free play in the steering is fairly normal, but if in the slightest doubt it would be a good idea to show it to an established A7 owner and get a second opinion.
I'd thoroughly recommend making contact with your local Austin Seven club, there is almost certainly one not far away.