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Old 03-25-2009, 05:15 PM
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1950 F1 Alignment specs

Can someone give me the alignment specs for a 1950 F1, I can't find my manual. Thanks
 
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Caster Degrees = 2 1/2 minimum to 4 1/2 maximum with a maximum variation between wheels of 1/2 degree

Camber Degrees = 1/4 minimum to 1 maximum variation between wheels 1/4 degree

Toe-in Inches = o" minimum to 1/16" inward maximum

And King Pin Inclination is degrees = 8 +/- 1/4 degree.

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Regardless of what the original specs were you definitely want 4 degrees caster. 6 degrees won't hurt. The originals were 2 degree. You need more or it will wander all over the road when you get up to hwy speed. Buy the wedges from mid fifty.
You need at least 1/8" toe in also.
You can't adjust the caster without bending the axle. There are almost no shops that have the tools or the knowledge to do this. Live with what you have unless it is real bad.
 
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Thanks for the info
 
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Originally Posted by dongc1
....You can't adjust the caster without bending the axle. There are almost no shops that have the tools or the knowledge to do this. Live with what you have unless it is real bad.
I think you mean camber? It is set by the axle.
 
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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
I think you mean camber? It is set by the axle.
You're right. Had a Brain Fart
 
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