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Old 01-30-2017, 12:30 AM   #28
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Default Re: caster tools

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Originally Posted by reggiedog View Post
.Does anyone know what that might be what he is calling the Caster Tools in his time that he would of been around in the Garage that the Garage would of had as normal tools back then that they called Caster Tools

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The only "tool" of the day I can think of would have been an inclinometer to measure tilt of the axle (5 degrees).

From the Dykes manual,

Camber of front wheels should be approximately 1 11/16”. The camber is not adjustable, as it is provided for in the forging of the spindle. The only possibility of the camber being changed would be due to a bent axle or spindle or badly worn spindle body bushing.

Caster effect is given to the steering knucklet at the factory which is 5 degrees.

If front Axle is bent it should be straightened cold.
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