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Jaydee Restorations · 07-15-2020, 09:38 AM

Hi,
I am working on a 1950 custom convertible and I need to find alignment tools to use on the bushings. I need a 3089-N wrench lower caster and I also need a 3046-N upper camber wrench. Wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase one of each. I am going to fabricate some if I cant find any but i would prefer to buy correct tool.
I live in Missouri.

Thank you and have a great day,
Jaydee

JHFORD51 · 07-15-2020, 08:05 PM

They are not hard to make, pretty simple job.

Jaydee Restorations · 07-16-2020, 02:27 PM

I guess that's what I will do this weekend. Just finishing up a rewire and 12 volt conversion. Going through everything to get it road worthy. Been a fun project

mrlaser · 11-22-2021, 10:40 AM

I know this is an old thread but I have not been able to find the wrench size needed to fabricate the above mentioned tools. Could anyone provide sizes and any suggestions regarding these tools? Also can the adjustments be made with regular wrenches ,without the necessity of making the replica wrenches?

Russ/40 · 11-22-2021, 12:29 PM

It was a long time ago, but i recall complete disassembly, and reassembly without any special tools. There is nothing delicate about a shoebox front suspension.

51 MERC-CT · 11-22-2021, 02:01 PM

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When the brake/backer plate is not installed it is simple to disassemble and assemble but when the backer is installed the tooling is used to make adjustments.
Made my own tooling out of 1/4" steel plate.

rotorwrench · 11-23-2021, 12:52 PM

A person may be able to find a crow foot wrench thin enough to fit.

petehoovie · 12-04-2021, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

A person may be able to find a crow foot wrench thin enough to fit.

51 MERC-CT · 12-04-2021, 04:03 PM

For those interested, '49-'51 Mercury, both are (1 5/16) hex.

mrlaser · 11-24-2021, 05:04 PM

That's a great suggestion. It can be made thin enough if necessary. Thanks

mrlaser · 11-24-2021, 06:16 PM

BTW, would anyone know what size wrench(s) is/ are necessary for adjusting the upper and lower eccentric bushings? I don't have current access to measure them myself. Thanks for any additional help.

Eric T · 12-04-2021, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlaser

BTW, would anyone know what size wrench(s) is/ are necessary for adjusting the upper and lower eccentric bushings? I don't have current access to measure them myself. Thanks for any additional help.

My uppers measure about 1.3"
The lowers are about 1.2"

Of course, YMMV.

07-15-2020, 09:38 AM	#1
Jaydee Restorations Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 2	50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N Hi, I am working on a 1950 custom convertible and I need to find alignment tools to use on the bushings. I need a 3089-N wrench lower caster and I also need a 3046-N upper camber wrench. Wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase one of each. I am going to fabricate some if I cant find any but i would prefer to buy correct tool. I live in Missouri. Thank you and have a great day, Jaydee

07-15-2020, 08:05 PM	#2
JHFORD51 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N They are not hard to make, pretty simple job.

07-16-2020, 02:27 PM	#3
Jaydee Restorations Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 2	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N I guess that's what I will do this weekend. Just finishing up a rewire and 12 volt conversion. Going through everything to get it road worthy. Been a fun project

11-22-2021, 10:40 AM	#4
mrlaser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 225	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N I know this is an old thread but I have not been able to find the wrench size needed to fabricate the above mentioned tools. Could anyone provide sizes and any suggestions regarding these tools? Also can the adjustments be made with regular wrenches ,without the necessity of making the replica wrenches?

11-22-2021, 12:29 PM	#5
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N It was a long time ago, but i recall complete disassembly, and reassembly without any special tools. There is nothing delicate about a shoebox front suspension.

11-22-2021, 02:01 PM	#6
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When the brake/backer plate is not installed it is simple to disassemble and assemble but when the backer is installed the tooling is used to make adjustments. Made my own tooling out of 1/4" steel plate. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

11-23-2021, 12:52 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,416	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N A person may be able to find a crow foot wrench thin enough to fit.

12-04-2021, 04:03 PM	#9
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N For those interested, '49-'51 Mercury, both are (1 5/16) hex. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

11-24-2021, 05:04 PM	#10
mrlaser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 225	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N That's a great suggestion. It can be made thin enough if necessary. Thanks

11-24-2021, 06:16 PM	#11
mrlaser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 225	Re: 50 Ford Caster and Camber bushing tools 3089-N, 3046-N BTW, would anyone know what size wrench(s) is/ are necessary for adjusting the upper and lower eccentric bushings? I don't have current access to measure them myself. Thanks for any additional help.

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