>
> I've lost the message from someone that asked for alignment specs for a
> Spitfire. So to whoever needs this, here they are from the 1500 Repair
> Operation Manual from BL Cars Limited (copy of original print).
>
> Front end:
> Empty Condition 2 people equivalent
> Camber 3 degrees positive +/- 1 degree 2 deg. Pos. +/- 1/2 deg.
> Toe-in 1/16" to 1/8" in. IN 0 to 1/16' in. IN
>
> Rear
> Camber 1 degree negative +/- 1 degree 3 3/4 negative +/- 1 deg.
> Toe-in 1/32 to 3/32 in. OUT 0 to 1/16 in. IN
>
> Note on rear camber: If you are greater than specified, check spring
> bushings for wear/looseness then for sagging spring.
> Note on front alignment: Do camber adjustment first as this will
> directly affect the toe-in.
> Remember to roll car back and forth several feet between adjustments to
> settle tires into new position.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Vic Whitmore
> 76 Spitfire
> Thornhill, Ontario
> Just send money.....it works for me!
>
My question is, does anyone know why the front camber spec is so positive?
Wouldn't 1 degree or so negative provide better handling? Can anyone provide
an hypothesis?
Mike
79 Spit
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