[SEL] Old vehicle questions. OT

[rustyiron1]

The wheel alignment measurements are taken from the wheel rim.
To carry out the Toe-in/ Toe-out.
Where the tyre bead sits, take all measurements from the outside of the rim 
at this point.
With the vehicle sitting on a flat surface, measure from the floor to a 
point on the inside of the wheel.
Do this on both wheels, note the measurement between the two wheels,then 
push the vehicle forward,
measure again so the you have the same measurement at the rear of the wheels 
from the floor.
Measure again but now at the rear of the wheel, same hight from the floor, 
this will be the Toe-in.
Easier still if the I beam axle is out of the vehicle.

Andy.......

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From: <curt at rustyiron.com>
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Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:36 AM
Subject: [SEL] Old vehicle questions. OT


> 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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