Does any one know what the castor angle on the javelin should be?
Bryan
Castor Angle.
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Hello Bryan.
This info. is taken from "Jowett Javelin Technical Data", compiled by Mike Allfrey (A gathering together of data from various sources).
I quote:
Front Suspension
Type Unequal Arm Transverse Link
Length Top Link 7.75â€
This info. is taken from "Jowett Javelin Technical Data", compiled by Mike Allfrey (A gathering together of data from various sources).
I quote:
Front Suspension
Type Unequal Arm Transverse Link
Length Top Link 7.75â€
R. Leo Bolter,
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Palmerston North,
New Zealand.
JCC of NZ - Member No 0741.
JOAC - Member No 0161
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Messenger name = r.l.bolter"at"massey.ac.nz
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G'dday From The Ever Sunny South,
One point about the castor angle -- the upper link components should not be forced to achieve a castor angle. Jowett Cars Limited got the suspension right!
Forcing a small amount of castor will accelerate wear to upper link components. In addition, breakage of the king pin could result.
Regards,
Mike Allfrey.
One point about the castor angle -- the upper link components should not be forced to achieve a castor angle. Jowett Cars Limited got the suspension right!
Forcing a small amount of castor will accelerate wear to upper link components. In addition, breakage of the king pin could result.
Regards,
Mike Allfrey.
E0 SA 42R; Rover 75
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