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I have just got my '33 Master on the road after dong a lot of engine and brake work. It is hard to keep in a straight line when driving down a country road that has changes in contour and when steering around corners. I have overhauled the steering gear so that the play is reasonably good. Everything is seems reasonably tight; king pins, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and link arm ends. Camber, caster and toe are within specs. The car has about 85,000 miles and as far as I know none of the front end parts have been replaced. I am considering shimming the front axle to give it about 3 degrees caster. Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks, Gene

The camber should be decreased to follow the crown in the road better.The caster only makes the front wheels want to return to a straight line by themselves.....ED

Adding more positive caster will also make it track better on the highway. Also you want to set the toe in to the most toed in part of the spec.