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Wheel alignment.
Hello guys,
I have two questions that someone may be able to help with.
I’m about to reset the wheel alignment on my 52. It is running radials at the moment and I was wondering if anyone had recommended settings when changing from cross ply tyres.
I’m also looking for a washer bottle on the 52, I understand the 52 was the first year with the vacuum pump in the bottle rather than having a diaphragm on the top of the lid. I have seen copper and black plastic under lid pumps, which is correct for the 52? I’m guessing it will be the copper type,
Thanks,
Ian.
My favorite Chevies were built in the 30's 40's and 50's.
32 Special Sedan, 41 Special Deluxe coupe, 52 Bel Air Hardtop and 58 Impala Convertible.
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The 1949 and up had the pump in the jar.
I would not change the alignment from the original factory specs. In the 1970's when radials were optional on some models the cars radial equipped used the same alignment specs. as the bias ply tires.
Gene Schneider
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Thanks for that Chevgene,
would I be correct in guessing the 52 has the copper vaccum pump?
Ian.
My favorite Chevies were built in the 30's 40's and 50's.
32 Special Sedan, 41 Special Deluxe coupe, 52 Bel Air Hardtop and 58 Impala Convertible.
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The pump on my '50 is black plastic. I have never seen anything but black as far as I can remember.
Gene Schneider
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IMHO, adding radial tires produces the greatest drivability improvement, including safety, to an old car. Borrow a set of mounted radial tires and try 'em on your car. Biased tires follow every imperfection in pavement (bump steer and darting around). Radials go where they are pointed and remove directional uncertainty.
In the past, I kept a set of biased WSW tires mounted (for shows) and a set of mounted radials for riding around. Now, I just forget about the biased tires since I don't care about points. Racials are so much safer for directional control.
Try 'em, you'll be amazed.
To each his own - - -
Last edited by Gaither; 08/01/13 01:05 AM.
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