Wheel alignment '66
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Wheel alignment '66
I recently installed a power steering system from a '76 in my '66, including column, steering gear, pump and linkages. I know I have an alignment issue (toe-out) and I know I should have about 1/8" of toe-in. Does anyone have advice on how to best do an alignment at home, at least to the point I can safely take it to a shop? Thanks
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Check with the local rental and auto part stores and they did not have an alignment tool to rent. When I swapped the drums to front disc some 15 years ago I came across a Manco alignment tool in Eastwood catalog, which appears they no long carry. It's a cheap setup, figured I would get it within limits I would take to a professional and have it done professionally, which never happened. Approx. 1 month ago the front end alignment was drastically off, decided to replace the 'spindle' and 'I-Beam' bushings only to find the problem was the torque on the Pitman arm was off by around 60 ft. lbs. Anyhow, dusted off the Manco and now front end alignment seems much better.
I see where there's a used Manco auction on ebay, if the item is of interest certainly would not get in a bidding war over a tool may or may not find helpful?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manco-wheel-alignment-Gauge-tow-out-in-/131586944187?hash=item1ea3316cbb&item=131586944187&vxp=mtr
I see where there's a used Manco auction on ebay, if the item is of interest certainly would not get in a bidding war over a tool may or may not find helpful?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manco-wheel-alignment-Gauge-tow-out-in-/131586944187?hash=item1ea3316cbb&item=131586944187&vxp=mtr
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Looks complete; basically the end with the 90 degree is positioned to the outside of the tire, the other end, with the 'head'/indicator' is positioned to the outside of the opposite wheel, rotate the tire and watch the degree indicator then adjust for the toe-in/toe-out accordingly. As mentioned, it's a cheap alternative, I have not come across a tool that accomplishes similar results any cheaper, accuracy is questionable?
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