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02-13-2012, 05:25 AM | #41 |
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Re: roadster front spring problem
I just did a search for "camber" and found the following from Marco Tahtaras:
Re: Alignment Specs [Follow Ups] [Post Followup] [Fordbarn Model A Discussion Forum] Posted by Marco Tahtaras from c-24-4-43-195.hsd1.ca.comcast.net (24.4.43.195) on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:44AM : In Reply to: Alignment Specs posted by Don/WW from 75-139-191-109.dhcp.wa.charter.com (75.139.191.109) on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 0:53AM : ["Obviously the original camber was fixed. I'd have to dig through some notes to be sure of my calculations but believe the original camber was fixed at 1.5°(actually 1.475°). In the late '30s when Ford had alignment equipment for the dealers they specified a range of .25°- 2° with max variation of .25° per side. Reduced camber (common) adds to instability and wandering chacteristics as well as increasing the odds of low speed front end shimmy."] UNQUOTE. Les Andrews says 3-1/2 degrees per side. My Camber is close to Marco's figure, so I feel a bit happier, though I still cannot relate that to the 1-13/16' figure, which seems miles more than I have (about 0.2" per side I think). Regards SAJ in NZ |
02-14-2012, 12:34 AM | #42 |
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Re: roadster front spring problem
SAJ you are right,the 1 13/16" figure from my book does seem excesive.I checked both my A,s & the measurement was 1/2 that per side.Perhaps the previous measurement was the total of the two sides.Both cars steer perfect up to 60.I usually dont go over 60 even in OD,as I like to keep the RPM,s down for long engine life.
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02-14-2012, 02:15 AM | #43 |
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Re: roadster front spring problem
Thanks ColumbiA. My Les Andrews book says 1-13/16 each side. I have seen this elsewhere too, plus 3-1/2 degrees each side. I think I will leave mine for the moment, and work on other problems, since it is riding nicely now. Thanks again. Marvellous resource!
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02-14-2012, 12:01 PM | #44 |
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Re: roadster front spring problem
I looked at the camber diagram in the Service Bulletins and I think 1 13/16
is the total for both wheels. Bob |
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