Nicholls, Clark wrote:
>
> Check both uprights to be sure they aren't bent, usually in the area of
> the lower trunion. Turn the steering and watch the upright as it enters
> the trunion, if the trunion twists around as you steer, then the upright
> is bent. You should be able to draw a straight line thru the upper ball
> joint thru the lower trunion if it's not bent.
> Clark
>
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> >From: Vic Whitmore[SMTP:vicwhit@octonline.com]
> >Sent: Monday, July 14, 1997 9:48 AM
> >To: Triumphs
> >Subject: Positive Camber Problem 76 Spit
> >
> >My 76 Spitfire has a severe case of positive camber. The top of the tire
> >is leaning out further than the bottom of the tire. Using a level as a
> >rough measure, the top leans out about 3/4" over the bottom. Thats the
> >way the car has been since I bought it (classic auto auction) and I
> >don't know the previous owner..
> >The lower and upper A arms look original. The bushings are not worn or
> >loose. There is no play in anything and everything seems tight and solid
> >when you try to shake the tire when it is off the ground. The bottom
> >brackets are position properly (front and back). There is 2 shims
> >installed. Both wheels look to be out the same amount. Just a guess, but
> >I think the camber is about 5 degrees positive..
> >One mechanic has looked at it and has scratched his head on this one. It
> >would seem as though it would take a quarter inch of shim to get it back
> >to zero. I have loosened the top and bottom A arm bolts at the bushings
> >and the ball joint and re-tightened them with normal weight on the wheel
> >but this didn't help in the slightest..
> >I think that the suspension didn't change on this car through the models
> >lifespan and maybe common with the GT6 so I don't know how someone could
> >have swapped parts and got it wrong..
> >I really need some help on this one. The handling stinks..
> >
> >Vic Whitmore
> >76 Spitfire
> >Thornhill, Ontario
> >
Clark, I'll check for bent parts. I have my doubts as both sides are the
same. If one was out, it would be a real possibility if the PO hit a
curb or something similar.
Thanks.
Vic Whitmore
76 Spit
Thornhill, Ontario
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