The specification for Ford Model A toe-in is 1/16" measured 6" above the floor. I am thinking that the AA should be little more, due to the larger diameter wheels: say 3/32". Or am I splitting hairs? What is the collective wisdom for AA toe-in? I plan to use a chalk line on the tread surface for taking the measurements, or maybe modifying an old surveyor's level rod (from a past life) for taking the measurements to the inside of the tires.
Alan in Roberts Creek
AA Ford toe in
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Moto Largo
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Bob C
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Re: AA Ford toe in
The February 1936 Service Bulletins show 3/32" for the AA.
Bob
Bob
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KimVanOrder
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Re: AA Ford toe in
I thought it was at the center line of the wheel, not 6" off the floor. Hairs split.
KVO
Dec. '28 AA
Dec. '28 AA
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Bob C
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Re: AA Ford toe in
Look at the link to Marco's site, you can see the 6" chains on the toe gauge just touching the floor.
http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/align.htm
Bob
http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/align.htm
Bob
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tiredtruckrestorer
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Re: AA Ford toe in
My 1931 Bear alignment book shows 1/32 toe in for 1928-29 AA's and 1/32 to 3/32 for the 1930-31's. The difference in these could be caused by the different caster specs. The caster for the 28-29 AA's is 1 degree and the 30-31 AA's is 3 1/2 degrees. The size of the rear tires could also make a difference (6.00 X 20 balloon tires for dual rear wheeled compared to 32X6 high pressure for single rear wheeled trucks).
Keith
Keith