Steering Problems

Bradbury · 02-06-2007, 06:30 PM

I would like to get the alignment specs. if it is not too much trouble. Don't spend too much time on it though. I appreciate the input.

Rev · 02-08-2007, 05:03 PM

Here you go,directly from the 1966 Comet,Falcon,Fairlane and Mustang shop manual.

For Mustangs with V-8 engines:

Caster: -1 to +1 degrees, ideal is 0 degrees
Camber: -1/4 to +1 1/4 degrees, ideal is +1/2 degree
Toe in: 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch, ideal is 1/4 inch

I set mine at different settings than those recommended.

Caster +2 degrees
Camber 0 degrees
Toe in 1/16 to 1/8 inch

Those settings work well for me.

Rev

goodyear1984 · 03-08-2007, 01:25 AM

sounds like its alginment problem just to let you guys know if u didnt know already its alway a good idea to have just a lilbit less caster on the left side because of road crown...i have done a alginment on one of thoes at work befor there not funn make sure u get a print out of the specs after they adjust it.. any lazy mechanic can make it drive straight without it being in spec...good luck

02-06-2007, 06:30 PM	#1
Bradbury Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Steering Problems I would like to get the alignment specs. if it is not too much trouble. Don't spend too much time on it though. I appreciate the input.

02-08-2007, 05:03 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Steering Problems Here you go,directly from the 1966 Comet,Falcon,Fairlane and Mustang shop manual. For Mustangs with V-8 engines: Caster: -1 to +1 degrees, ideal is 0 degrees Camber: -1/4 to +1 1/4 degrees, ideal is +1/2 degree Toe in: 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch, ideal is 1/4 inch I set mine at different settings than those recommended. Caster +2 degrees Camber 0 degrees Toe in 1/16 to 1/8 inch Those settings work well for me. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

03-08-2007, 01:25 AM	#3
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Steering Problems sounds like its alginment problem just to let you guys know if u didnt know already its alway a good idea to have just a lilbit less caster on the left side because of road crown...i have done a alginment on one of thoes at work befor there not funn make sure u get a print out of the specs after they adjust it.. any lazy mechanic can make it drive straight without it being in spec...good luck __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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