Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: w113abudhabi on February 26, 2020, 19:14:37

Title: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: w113abudhabi on February 26, 2020, 19:14:37

Hello

Can anyone kindly advise of the wheel alignment data for my 1970 280SL with automatic transmission, power steering and AC. I’m not sure if any of the above will impact the alignment settings. Local wheel alignment shops here do not tend to have the data on their computer systems for older cars such as Pagodas.

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: jeffc280sl on February 26, 2020, 22:07:24

here is the information you need

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: Benz280 on February 26, 2020, 23:24:58

Any idea what adjustment would contribute to a floating feel at 60 MPH and above. Below that all is good. 

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: jeffc280sl on February 26, 2020, 23:51:37

without a description of any recent maintenance work i would suggest looking at bushings and tires

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: hauser on February 27, 2020, 01:24:14

I had the exact same thing happen to me.  Turns out the tires weren't the greatest along with lower than optimum pressure.

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: Pawel66 on February 27, 2020, 07:37:42

Not being an expert, but having some "real life" experience - if all the first thought topics are ok (tyre pressure, steering rods, etc.) are ok, I would check the play in the rear right road wheel bearing.

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: stickandrudderman on February 27, 2020, 12:23:45

Quote from: Benz280 on February 26, 2020, 23:24:58

Any idea what adjustment would contribute to a floating feel at 60 MPH and above. Below that all is good.

Not enough caster causes wandering at high speed.

Title: Re: Wheel Alignment Data
Post by: Harry on March 13, 2020, 11:56:33

Would these same settings be applicable to a 230SL?