[Healeys] BJ8 Tractability

[Len and/or Marge Hartnett]

Be careful of optical illusion.  If your front wheels LOOK like your 'toe' 
is incorrect, be aware that the curve of the fenders can cause the illusion 
of mal-adjustment.  I thought mine were way off but when I took it to the 
wheel shop and put it on the allignment machine, it was spot-on zero toe-in.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA, USA
1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Wilkinson" <gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Tractability


> Hi Jim,
> If the string was truly straight and touching the front and back of the 
> rear
> tire, it shouldn't touch the front tire at all. That's because the track 
> of
> the rear is a 11/4" wider than the front. If the string was straight and 
> you
> did touch the front of the front tire, the toe-out would be so severe, 
> you'd
> see it from several feet away (I'd have to wear my glasses though).
> -----Original Message-----
> I did notice this winter that the toe-in does not appear correct. That is, 
> a
> string from front edge of the of front tire to rear edge of the rear tire
> (at
> center of wheel) touches both edges of the rear tire (front and back) but
> NOT
> the rear edge of the front tires, showing tow out.  This is about 1/2 inch
> on
> each side.  It appears from the manual that there should be slight toe-in
> and
> was wondering if this might be the culprit?  Thought would be appreciated.
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