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Jul 28, 2010 9:47 pm
Jul 28, 2010 9:47 pm
Subject: Re: Front Axle Wedges?
I bought one of these Wixey digital angle gauges, which arrived today. It’s a neat unit. I tried it on my 16/80 which has long wings so the flat bracket used to support the cycle wing brackets seems the ideal place to put the gauge. I set it to zero in the ground and then obtained a reading of 3 degrees castor so this might be the right figure. This car is a delight to drive, with light, precise steering.
A word of caution. I currently have the engine out so this measurement may change after it goes back in. When I get a chance I will measure the castor angle on some more cars and report back.
Great tool. Maybe my shelves will now be level as well.
Colin M34
I bought one of these Wixey digital angle gauges, which arrived today. It’s a neat unit. I tried it on my 16/80 which has long wings so the flat bracket used to support the cycle wing brackets seems the ideal place to put the gauge. I set it to zero in the ground and then obtained a reading of 3 degrees castor so this might be the right figure. This car is a delight to drive, with light, precise steering.
A word of caution. I currently have the engine out so this measurement may change after it goes back in. When I get a chance I will measure the castor angle on some more cars and report back.
Great tool. Maybe my shelves will now be level as well.
Colin M34