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Dan Clements

Alignment specs 1930 Packard

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Looking for the alignment specs for a 1930 Packard, and a close up picture of a tie rod end I've been told there is an ajustment in the tie rod end if so a picture wil help.

Posted on: 2011/9/14 7:31

Dan Clements
South Lyon MI 48165
1940 120 Club Sedan

32model901

Re: Alignment specs 1930 Packard

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Dan,

Closest data I could find is for '31 and '32 models 826, 833, 840, 845, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, and 906.

Caster - 1 degrees

Camber - 1 1/2 degrees

Toe in - 1/8 inch

Kingpin Inclination - 8 1/2 degrees

From a '30's Motors Shop Manual.

Regards,

Dave

Posted on: 2011/9/27 19:28

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Alignment specs 1930 Packard

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I be believe I have the alignment specs for the 1930 model Packard. I'll try to post them tomorrow AM.

Posted on: 2011/9/27 19:39

32model901

Re: Alignment specs 1930 Packard

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One site that has some handy info on alignment for older cars:

http://www.popularrestorations.com/Articles/Article190.htm

Posted on: 2011/9/27 20:04

Owen_Dyneto

Re: Alignment specs 1930 Packard

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You failed to mention which 1930 model you were inquiring about. From the Packard Service Letters:

Front Wheel Camber - 1 degree 30 minutes

Front Wheel Toe In - 1/8" for 726/33
1/4" for 740/45

Caster - 1 degree

Posted on: 2011/9/28 10:58