| 36 conv sedan | -- 12-25-2009 @ 9:18 PM |
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Hi everybody: I just changed tires in my 1936 convertible sedan and I want to check on the wheel alignment I should have on the car. Can anybody provide the wheel alignment specs? Thanks, victor
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| ford38v8 | -- 12-25-2009 @ 11:49 PM |
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Victor, The camber and caster are built in, non adjustable. The toe in is the only thing you need to adjust: This spec is 1/16" toe in. If the handling is still to spartan for you, you can change to a 1937 steering box without too much difficulty. Alan
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| 36 conv sedan | -- 12-26-2009 @ 8:40 AM |
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Alan, Thanks! I will check on it but keep it stock '36. It drives fine, it's just some tire squeeking it has particularly when taking curves. Thanks again, Victor
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| supereal | -- 12-26-2009 @ 9:41 AM |
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Victor: Try increasing the inflation a bit above the "correct" level of 28 pounds. I put 35 in my bias ply tires, and they are wearing and handling fine. If you are using radials, the noise is probably due to flexing of the sidewalls, which is typical.
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| TomO | -- 12-26-2009 @ 10:58 AM |
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30-32 lbs tire pressure will give you a good ride and keep the tread flat on the road. 28 lbs is starting to be under inflated and can generate a lot of heat in the tire. Tom
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| 36 conv sedan | -- 12-26-2009 @ 4:13 PM |
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I bought regular bias ply whitewall for the car. I will check on the toe in and inflate the tires to 32psi. I hope that corrects the squeak. Thanks for all the input. Victor
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| dicker | -- 12-27-2009 @ 3:43 PM |
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I also have a 36 Conv Sedan and recently went to radials which require 41psi tire pressure. At normal (28-32psi) pressure, the tires look almost flat. It drives and sounds great and rides well. The job was to find a tire mounter able to do the job. Anyone else have this situation? I also just put new tubular shocks on the car replacing the old ones. The old tires and shocks came with the car 25 years ago and were getting really tired. Are you on the famous 36 Ford Conv Sedan list? Dick in San Diego
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| 36 conv sedan | -- 02-21-2010 @ 11:43 AM |
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Hi everybody: Just a small note to thank you all for your opinions. It took a little more than I had anticipated to find the time to do it, but I corrected the wheel alignment to the 1/16" and 32 pounds pressure in the tires and the car now rides great. Dick, if you are referring to Al Casteen's page, yes, I registered my car there. Thanks and regards, victor
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| tudorbilll | -- 02-21-2010 @ 4:20 PM |
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dicker==Where did you get your shocks and related parts for mounting. bill
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| trjford8 | -- 02-21-2010 @ 6:38 PM |
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Bill , you can get the tube shock kits from C and G Parts.
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| roar | -- 02-25-2010 @ 10:12 PM |
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Despite the camber and caster being somewhat dictated, what have others found to be optimal? More + caster should help high speed cornering and how much negative camber would be optimum, -1 degree?? Roar
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| ford38v8 | -- 02-25-2010 @ 11:45 PM |
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Roar, so put in a split wishbone and do some experimenting on your own. Be sure to install a suicide knob while you're at it. Let us know what you come up with. Alan
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