[Healeys] Shock Tower

[Bob Spidell]

Sounds not unlike: http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30&new=1

In case replacement of the mounting plate is necessary, how do those 
that have done it locate the new plate on the tower?  Of course, you can 
adjust the camber, but how do you position the plate before welding to 
get the correct caster?  I've given it quite a bit of thought and, short 
of welding or bolting some type of 'jig' on the top of the tower I can't 
see how to easily, and accurately, do it.

Bob


On 2/17/2019 2:23 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
> Hi Gerry,
> The problem that you have encountered is not too uncommon, or at least 
> used to be.
> We developed a repair scheme that we used quite frequently to resolve 
> this.
> The process involved cutting the outer end off the "box" that the the 
> shock mounts on and then using a punch of some sort to break all the 
> "weld nuts" from the upper surface of the "box".
> We then cut a piece of 1/2" (I think that is the correct thickness) 
> thick hot rolled steel plate to size such that it would snugly slide 
> completely inside the "box".
> Using the existing holes in the upper surface of the "box" as a 
> template the 4 holes for the shock bolts and 2 holes for the rebound 
> rubber were marked out. The plate was then removed (sometimes it was 
> necessary to drill a hole in the inner end of the "box" and use a 
> parallel punch to drive the plate out) and drilled and tapped for the 
> appropriate threads before being reinserted and welded at the outer 
> end to secure it in position.
> A little time consuming but the end result was a very strong, almost 
> undetectable permanent repair.
>
> Michael S
>
> On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 10:52 AM Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net 
> <mailto:rchaskell at earthlink.net>> wrote:
>
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