Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by HH56 On 2015/4/28 15:05:47

I don't think raising the axle will help because the arm is at it's lowest position so at a fairly steep angle and shortened in relation to the stirrup position. I believe I remember the description of the way the factory production tool worked was its base was clamped to the frame and an air motor rotated an arm assy which was positioned against the load arm. As the tool arm rotated, the load arm was also rotated or pushed down so it was more or less horizontal or straight out and the stirrup was then held in position over the seat. When the tool was rotated back the load arm rotated back. The stirrup was able to catch the arm and also compress the rubber cushion slightly as the load arm moved back into an angle but the stirrup and torque arms kept it from going to the extreme it is now.