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supereal

12-21-2018 @ 2:20 PM

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Check the ball on the front axle "wishbone" to be sure it has the rubber ball cover (11A-3440-A). Most suppliers have them. We get ours from C&G, about $12. If the wishbone (radius rod) is not firmly clamped, any movement will affect steering.

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12-04-2018 @ 4:55 PM

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Camber and king pin inclination keep the tires straight up and down with a imaginary line through the king pin to the center of the tire contact on the ground
Caster keeps the car going straight helps return the wheels to straight ahead
Toe in compinsates for the play in the tie rod ends
Toe out on turns is for two different radius’s on turns.

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12-04-2018 @ 12:36 PM

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autoluke. I had a bit different problem, in that my '46 had a slight tendency to wander. All the front end was tight, as well as the rear suspension. I checked the toe in as best I could at home, but decided to take it the FORD dealer to have the alignment checked. All was good except for the toe in, which the Tech adjusted. Much nicer to drive now. The only challenge was for the Tech to convert the inch dimension spec to degrees for the alignment machine. I guess my measurement was not accurate enough.

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12-04-2018 @ 9:39 AM

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Please answer all of the previous questions. We cannot help you with the information supplied.

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12-04-2018 @ 9:38 AM

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That sounds like you have adjusted for toe-out instead of toe-in. Race cars are set up that way for quick steering response, but for road travel, you'll experience oversteer.

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12-04-2018 @ 4:23 AM

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Thanks to all...

All front end components are new, including king pins, tie rods, and steering system.

Easily held to straight ahead operation, but wants to swerve when turning, resisting return to forward.

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12-03-2018 @ 6:42 PM

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Henry diorio is a member and he has gen, rebuilding business in n. Reading or Chelmsford , he could probably recommend a good shop. Look in the member book

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12-03-2018 @ 6:42 PM

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Henry diorio is a member and he has gen, rebuilding business in n. Reading or Chelmsford , he could probably recommend a good shop. Look in the member book

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12-03-2018 @ 7:54 AM

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To add what TomO asks, what shape are the front end components in, has the front end been rebuilt?

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12-03-2018 @ 7:11 AM

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autoluke, you still didn't explain "slippery".

Do you have to make constant corrections when going down the road?

Do you have to continue to correct the turning radius when turning (oversteer where the car turns faster than it should, understeer where the car tries to go in a straight line)?

What kind of tires do you have, radial or bias ply?

Does the car have any modifications from stock?

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