06-04-2018, 02:59 PM
I couldn't measure the castor angle very accurately but it was between 0 and 2 degrees on the Big 7. Whether there was something worn, spring settlement (it was a new spring although I doubt an Austin Motor Co part) or something else bent I don't know. It could have been a bend in the chassis, the car had suffered a fair wallop at the front at some time. I changed radius arms and the axle beam so I was confident that they weren't bent, the axle was measured on a surface table with bars.
I know a lot of 'thirties cars suffered from the lack of castor problem, I had a 1937 Rover 14 at one time which was dreadful to drive, no castor and 2 1/2 inches play in the (non adjustable) steering box!
I like the adjustable radius arms, that would have been a much better solution to my problem!
I know a lot of 'thirties cars suffered from the lack of castor problem, I had a 1937 Rover 14 at one time which was dreadful to drive, no castor and 2 1/2 inches play in the (non adjustable) steering box!
I like the adjustable radius arms, that would have been a much better solution to my problem!