Castor Angle.

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Castor Angle.

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Does any one know what the castor angle on the javelin should be?


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Post by Leo Bolter »

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€
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Post by Mike Allfrey »

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.

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