Craig,
I took some photos of the stuff both separate and installed . I should
have the shots developed early next week and will post a few to the web
site. I'll let you know when they are ready.
But in the meantime, I'll describe it to you. It resembles a V-shaped
scoop that is flat on one end and attaches to the bottom three
differential bolts. The scoop portion extends forward and the very
bottom is flattened about 3/4". This is where the leaf attaches with a
single 1/4" bolt. It is designed not to actually have any function more
than locating the spring and allowing it to rock as the suspension
works. The rocking transfers the force to the unladen wheel in a hard
turn, keeping it from tucking under.
Regards,
Joe
Craig Smith wrote:
>
> I got a central bracket I made myself.
> A coat hanger !
> Where/what does that bugger look like ?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist@gte.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 10:10 AM
> To: Sebastian_King@ipc.co.uk
> Cc: Spitfire List; spitfire-enthusiast@egroups.com; Triumph List
> Subject: Re: Camber Compensator Update
>
> Sebasitan,
> I'm sure it would work on mine too. THe problem with the Monza system
> is the single pipe splits into 2 right below the diff and that is where
> the center bracket is located (also on yours). I think both setups are
> pretty much the same, since they are derived from the same design.
>
> Joe
>
> Sebastian_King@ipc.co.uk wrote:
> >
> > FYI,
> >
> > The one I use and is being remanufactured in the UK will allow the twin
> pipem
> > TSSC full sports system to pass through the gap between the compensator
> and the
> > diff.
> >
> > S
> >
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> ___
> > Subject: Camber Compensator Update
> > From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> at Internet
> > Date: 3/8/99 9:12 pm
> >
> > Today I installed the prototype Camber Compensator on my Mk1 Spit and it
> > fit as expected.
> >
> > I attached the bracket to three differentials (Late Spit, Early Spit and
> > GT6) and found it fits perfectly on all three.
> >
> > The only thing I found lacking after the first test is the outside
> > brackets are a bit small in thickness, so I will double the thickness of
> > the bracket for the first production run (two 12 ga. pieces welded
> > together) and increase the gauge of the steel that I use for the the
> > subsequent production runs.
> >
> > The ones I have work ok but I'd rather err on the side of caution than
> > have to fix them after the fact. The center mount is ok and needs no
> > modification.
> >
> > I am using Polyurethane bushings for the links between the spring
> > component and the outside brackets. That should provide excellent
> > performance and long life. Replacement bushings are standard size and
> > are available off the shelf.
> >
> > Based on the findings today, I am starting production and will start
> > shipping units early next week. I will have shipping weight calculated
> > tomorrow and will be taking orders after that. Those of you who have
> > already expressed a desire to have one of the first production will be
> > notified either tomorrow or thursday what your shipping cost will be.
> > And the best news, the project came in where I suspected and I will be
> > able to meet the $150 cost that I speculated when I began this project.
> >
> > Bad news is The camber compensator does not work with Monza exhaust, or
> > any other exhaust system that extends below the differential. Since it
> > was designed primarily for racing, that wasn't a concern. Kas Kastner
> > suggests the exhaust exit in front of the right wheel opening. But I
> > suspect that mufflers can be made to work with a little creative
> > tinkering.
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
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