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SonnyC
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* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 roadster pickup
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Toe-out??

Post by SonnyC » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:40 pm

I am measuring 1” toe out, not real scientific yet, but I can’t be too far off. I have no idea how that could have been intentional. The car was partially restored in the 80’s by my father, then sat in one warehouse or the other for 30 years.
The tie rod end, passenger side, feels to be flush with the tie rod, so maybe there is enough thread to adjust properly?
I’ve rebuilt the steering box, replaced the pitman arm etc, but never thought to check the toe. The car still wanders a bit, but not too bad. The tires have maybe 20-30 miles and don’t seem to show any scuff. Am I missing something?

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Ruxstel24
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Re: Toe-out??

Post by Ruxstel24 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:58 pm

First Sonny, you don't want toe out, this will contribute to wandering.
Rather 1/8"-1/4" toe in is preferred.
This should help, as long as everything else is not worn excessively. :)

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Steve Jelf
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Re: Toe-out??

Post by Steve Jelf » Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:29 pm

Recently I took my 1923 touring for its first drive since front end repair following the unfortunate incident that put it n the ditch. I had to keep a tight grip on the steering wheel and drive slow, as it wanted to wander all over the road. When I got home I checked alignment and found ¼" tow out. That little bit of wrong adjustment sure makes for some hard driving.
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring

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Marv K
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Re: Toe-out??

Post by Marv K » Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:01 am

"MONDAYS - I JUST CAN'T GET STARTED!"
So, you want 'toe-in'???? (This is one hanging in the back corner of my shop.)
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Mark Gregush
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Re: Toe-out??

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:01 pm

Think of it this way, the wheels are pointed to an imaginary point in the far distance.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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