[FC] Shims between Transmission And Front Engine Mount Bracket Question!

[Mikeamauro at aol.com]

Woops; you are right, Ken; I had it reversed. But, for  whatever reason, 
the shop I use has the corrects shims.
 
Mike Mauro
 
 
In a message dated 10/11/2010 11:20:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
vairmech at aol.com writes:


Ummm, I have to disagree with the below. All you can set on the  rear is 
the toe setting on any FC and early model. Any thrust angle is a  function of 
the engine and drivetrain not being square in the  chassis.

Even an alignment shop that deals with older cars will not  have the 
"correct" shims for the passenger side of the trans mount. All they  will have is 
the genaric horse shoe shims that are readilly  available.


Ken  Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com
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he  best thing is to take the van to a competent shop for a four  wheel  
lignment; if it is a shop that services older, classic cars, they  will  
have 
hims. Good idea to take the shop manual with you (mainly  for the alignment 
 
pecks). With our vans, rear toe is not really  adjustable, but the shims 
you 
mention DO set the rear thrust angle  relative to the front  wheels. When 
he shimming is incorrect, the  vehicle will "crab" (the rear  wheels will 
not 
irectly follow the  front wheels). 

Of course, there are things you can try, yourself using  strings,  
measuring 
apes, wet tires driven across dry pavement, etc.,  but I prefer a  digital 
lignment rack + a tech who knows Corvairs. If  you are anywhere  near St. 
ete Fl, I know of such a shop &  tech.


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