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Old 06-03-2016, 04:00 PM   #2
H. L. Chauvin
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Default Re: Model A Toe-In Alignment Procedure

This site by Mr. Marco describes Toe-In alignment in great detail.

"Marco's Model 'A' Ford Barnyard"

Ford later revised toe-in to be set a 1/16" plus or minus 1/32.

Something maybe to consider:

1. It is recommended that bent Model A spoke wheels should be corrected to move inward and/or outward no more than 1/8"; however, many Model A wheels exceed this recommended limit.

2. If both front wheels only move inward or outward at 1/8" at the same time, or at different times at 1/8", the 1/16" toe in measurement could appear rather erratic ..... and even more erratic for bent front wheels that exceed the 1/8" recommended.

3. Could be possible to measure 1/16" toe in at one location on the tire's circumference and obtain a different toe in dimension at a different location on the tire's circumference.

4. No doubt if one "re-checked" toe in after driving a mile or two, many would resort to saying toe in is "close enough".

Last edited by H. L. Chauvin; 06-03-2016 at 04:03 PM. Reason: typo
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