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

[Ben's Bus]

Whichever is correct...mine was incorrect for our entire trip out to 
Iowa. Allen Bristow noticed my van "crabbing" to the left in a caravan 
and pointed out to me how the rear wheels were not centered or 
symmetrical within the rear wheel wells. The resulting problems included 
two very worn tires and untold lost fuel mileage.

Leading up to this I had had my rear crossmember and other suspension 
components replaced at a Corvair shop...and took it back to them to have 
the problem corrected. I also think I am owed new tires to replace those 
worn out after it left their shop.

Well- we picked it up yesterday and the van is driving a truer, 
straighter line now, but I am not happy with the end result of the 
shop's taking of responsibility.

We'll see how it goes.

Ben

On 10/11/2010 11:35 AM, Mikeamauro at aol.com wrote:
> 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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