You wrote - The angles are different for Alpines and Tigers. Are the wedges different for Alpines and Tigers? Or are there differences in the front suspension assembly? Thanx. Tom
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Date: 8/11/99 10:16 AM
To: Wiencek, Thomas
From: SloMoIV
In a message dated 8/11/1999 7:31:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu writes:
<< david_kelly(at)ici.com writes:
>Does anybody know what 'Castor wedges' are? where they should be on the
>car? and what they do?
<<<<<They are for aligning the front wheels. Any alignment shop would have
them. They go just behind the upper A-arm. You can see two bolts
there, they mount under them. I can't remember exactly what castor is,
I think it might be the track of the tires in relation to the rear, but
>>>>>don't quote me on that. Just call a tire shop, they'd know for sure.
CNA >>
You're thinking of 'camber.'
The castor wedges are two aluminum plates or wedges (approx. 2" X 8'') that fit between the front crossmember and the frame. The relative thickness at opposite ends of the plates determines the castor angle, essentially 'tilting' the entire front suspension forwards or backwards.
The angles are different for Alpines and Tigers. If you have both, don't mix them up, or accidentally put them in backwards. Depending on the history of the car (e.g. dry vs. wet, salty roads), corrosion can be a problem. Some people get around to inspecting them, only to find they've practically turned to dust.
I 'think' Sunbeam Specialties carries replacements.
Dick Sanders
Seattle
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