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corvette8n · 10-23-2018, 09:41 AM

Can I use these specs from an old Motors manual or is there something better that was published.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 10-23-2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

Can I use these specs from an old Motors manual or is there something better that was published.

Thoase would work just fine....

rotorwrench · 10-23-2018, 11:49 AM

It doesn't show the range that FoMoCo had but it gets it in the ball park. It should work fine with those settings.

corvette8n · 10-23-2018, 04:19 PM

Thanks, sounds like a plan.

V8COOPMAN · 10-24-2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

Thanks, sounds like a plan.

Kind'a curious as to what you will do if the caster or camber, or if the kingpin inclination doesn't meet the spec. DD

JSeery · 10-24-2018, 09:57 AM

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Start bending the axle! Need a shop with the equipment to do it.

Fordors · 10-24-2018, 01:34 PM

If a spindle took a hard enough hit to change the KPI it is a throw away, there is no saving it.

JSeery · 10-24-2018, 01:52 PM

There are other reasons you might have them checked and maybe adjusted. A dropped axle for example.

Fordors · 10-24-2018, 02:34 PM

KPI is the relationship of the k/p to the stub axle, the angle of the k/p holes in the axle is a different thing. True, the axle would be bent to correct camber but if a spindle was hit hard enough to change the KPI I would not trust it.

grumppyoldman · 10-30-2018, 04:26 PM

Just took mine out for a run, set toe in at 1/32" and she does fine, Aired all tires to 32#, wind bothered me some going south, but going north got up to 85 no shimmy or wind problems. I wan't to thank all of you that helped with my problem, now to get on to some more. Al

1931 flamingo · 10-30-2018, 05:13 PM

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! Long journey.
Paul in CT

V8COOPMAN · 10-31-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by grumppyoldman

Just took mine out for a run, set toe in at 1/32" and she does fine, Aired all tires to 32#, wind bothered me some going south, but going north got up to 85 no shimmy or wind problems. I wan't to thank all of you that helped with my problem, now to get on to some more. Al

Come Thursday morning, you'll be able to go south at 85 mph. Our first little 'frostie' here in Houston this year. DD

JSeery · 10-31-2018, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by grumppyoldman

Just took mine out for a run, set toe in at 1/32" and she does fine, Aired all tires to 32#, wind bothered me some going south, but going north got up to 85 no shimmy or wind problems. I wan't to thank all of you that helped with my problem, now to get on to some more. Al

Ok now, how did you set the toe-in, weight on wheels or jacked up? Did you check for any difference between the two?

19Fordy · 10-31-2018, 09:47 AM

I believe "weight on wheels" is the proper method. At least, that's the way
I do my 40. I use 1/16".

JSeery · 10-31-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

I believe "weight on wheels" is the proper method. At least, that's the way
I do my 40. I use 1/16".

That's what I have always done as well, just curious if it really made any difference.

grumppyoldman · 10-31-2018, 11:24 AM

Had the tires off the slab to adjust, so tires could move easier, set toe in and lowered to slab. Checked and was same setting as when raised. Rolling car back and forth didn't change anything so I think everything is good and tight. Changing back to bushing's in kingpins instead of needle bearings may have helped some but I can't say for sure, did make it steer a bit harder but not a problem. Al

10-23-2018, 11:49 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? It doesn't show the range that FoMoCo had but it gets it in the ball park. It should work fine with those settings.

10-23-2018, 04:19 PM	#4
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? Thanks, sounds like a plan.

10-24-2018, 09:57 AM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Start bending the axle! Need a shop with the equipment to do it.

10-24-2018, 01:34 PM	#7
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? If a spindle took a hard enough hit to change the KPI it is a throw away, there is no saving it. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

10-24-2018, 01:52 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? There are other reasons you might have them checked and maybe adjusted. A dropped axle for example.

10-24-2018, 02:34 PM	#9
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? KPI is the relationship of the k/p to the stub axle, the angle of the k/p holes in the axle is a different thing. True, the axle would be bent to correct camber but if a spindle was hit hard enough to change the KPI I would not trust it. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

10-30-2018, 04:26 PM	#10
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? Just took mine out for a run, set toe in at 1/32" and she does fine, Aired all tires to 32#, wind bothered me some going south, but going north got up to 85 no shimmy or wind problems. I wan't to thank all of you that helped with my problem, now to get on to some more. Al

10-30-2018, 05:13 PM	#11
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! Long journey. Paul in CT

10-31-2018, 09:47 AM	#14
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? I believe "weight on wheels" is the proper method. At least, that's the way I do my 40. I use 1/16".

10-31-2018, 11:24 AM	#16
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: 41 Coupe front end alignment? Had the tires off the slab to adjust, so tires could move easier, set toe in and lowered to slab. Checked and was same setting as when raised. Rolling car back and forth didn't change anything so I think everything is good and tight. Changing back to bushing's in kingpins instead of needle bearings may have helped some but I can't say for sure, did make it steer a bit harder but not a problem. Al