Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Paul99 on May 24, 2014, 09:37:53

Title: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: Paul99 on May 24, 2014, 09:37:53

Could someone let me have the right setup specs for my 230 1966 RHD Auto power steering please?

IE : Toe in front and rear, Camber front and rear, front Caster. Ride height etc.

Many thanks.

Paul.

Title: Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: jpinet on May 24, 2014, 10:36:42

I'd love to get these specs too!
Can I assume they are the same regardless if the car is left or right-hand drive?

Title: Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: DaveB on May 25, 2014, 15:05:06

1966 Technical data book lists
toe in front: 2±1mm or 0° 20’± 10’
permissible toe in (+) or toe out (-) rear: 0 ±2mm or 0° ±20’
caster (power steering): 4° ± 15’ (mechanical steering 3° 30' ± 15’)
camber front (curb condition): +0° 10’ +20’ (at test load, 2 x 65kg in front seats, 0°+20’)
camber rear (axle load 650kg): +1° 45' ± 30’

There's probably something in there on ride height but I can't immediately see it. It has been discussed here though.

Title: Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: Paul99 on May 26, 2014, 15:10:56

Thanks Dave. Getting it sorted next weekend I hope. 

Title: Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: scoot on May 26, 2014, 20:44:19

Are those things in the BBB?  If so I'm happy to look it up.  I don't think ride height is going to be in there...

Title: Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
Post by: TOMNISTUFF on May 26, 2014, 22:09:05

They are both in the BBB.

Front ride height is determined by the heights of the inner and outer lower control arm axes and is shown on page 40-0/3, with the sketch describing it in figure 40-3/15 on page 40-3/11.

Rear ride height is determined apparently by rear wheel camber and is shown on page 40-0/4.

I've never done that yet.  I'll burn that bridge when I get to it.

Tom Kizer