strong steering vibration, missing badly, and engine vibration at lights?

Yep, I was going to suggest the transmission mount, also is the engine smooth at idle? If not, I would install new spark plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor and check for a vacuum leak.

This guide can help but please run this test with the engine cold:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Also install a new fuel filter and air filter. Let me know how it goes.

Season greetings.
Thanks for the swift reply.
I have already done as you have suggested, except for the tranny mounts

The drivability is somewhere between slight hesitation and missing; I shift into neutral at long lights, to minimize the engine vibration.

I am more of a part replacer than mechanic, so I truly appreciate this opportunity.

As for the vacuum, I'm "guessing" either at the carb base mount, or maybe at the intake manifold?
Thanks

This is for Ken L.

I'm reading your other posts, and man what an education!

I can tell your top dog, who enjoys what he's doing.
Balance shaft?

Wow is that the same as a harmonic balancer?

I think I can find the culprit through your posts

I live in lake county Illinois (Chicago north suburbs)

That you can recommend?

Peace
KP

Is there anyone?

That should read " any shop" that u recommend, who would remember what a crab is
KP

Carburetor!

Ken,

Ken here also!
When my 88 accord was shipped to me from the TX dealership (bought online! - yeah, I know)
There were several unused cans of refrigerant.

Ken, I read your informative position about: 1. over charging and loose parts/bearing

2. " Balance shaft belt.
3. valve adjustment (needed).
all capable of causing engine vibration.

Being about a million dollars short of a millionaire, what is then next most logical progression, if it isn't transmission mounts?

Thanks.

KP

Ok
1 "mo", and this is beyond me:

The car strains until it kicks into gear, around 55mph, and on a straight way, is fun to drive.
How likely is it that a torque converter, or cracked flex plate, be a problem

KP

Yes, these can be a problem, can you upload a short video of what the car is doing please? This will help us fix it. Is the tune up okay? Good spark plugs, wires etc?