[SEL] Old vehicle questions. OT

[Mark L Shattuck]

curt at rustyiron.com wrote:
> Gentlemen,
> Engines have been on hold a while as we've continued to work on Devin's
> project vehicle. We are currently assembling the front I-beam axle and
> have a couple of questions for the experts out there.
>
> 1) When setting toe in, where is the dimension taken from? At the OD of
> the tire? Or at the brake drum/caliper OD? ISTR most toe in specs are a
> 1/16" to a 1/8". Where this is measured makes a HUGE difference in
> resulting angle between the wheels.
>
> 2) We are in need of dust caps to go on the axle ends. NAPA turned up
> nothing. These caps fit OVER the hubs, not inside like more modern
> vehicles. The Hub measures 2 3/8" diameter and the caps need to be about 1
> 5/8" deep. Anyone know of a source?
>
> If helpful, a few photos of the front axle can be seen at the bottom of
> this page:
> <http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/WillyOverlandRestoration/FrontAxleIbeamRebuild/Thumbnails.html>
>
> The entire project is being documented here: LOTS of photos.
> <http://www.oldengine.org/members/holland/images/WillyOverlandRestoration/Thumbnails.html>
>
> Thanks,
> Curt Holland
> Gastonia, NC
>
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>   
Curt there are a few dust caps for ya there's the link good luck .
   Mark

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