I think our interpretation of the meaning of "the curve" is in error. I
thought the interpretation of the curve facing the engine meant that the
inner part of the curve was facing the engine, but this differs from your
drawing. Anyway I agree with your descriptions and the outcomes. Mine is
oriented per the lower drawing.
John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Hutchisen [SMTP:hakhutch@megalink.net]
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 4:47 PM
> To: Lumia, John; 'triumphs'
> Subject: Re: TR6 Fulcrum Pin Orientation
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lumia, John" <jlumia@ball.com>
> To: "'triumphs'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <pandachadwell@mac.com>
> Cc: <hakhutch@megalink.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 11:46 AM
> Subject: Re: TR6 Fulcrum Pin Orientation
>
>
> .
> >
>
> >
> > Pete, I have my front suspension apart and my fulcrum pins have the
> curved
> > section towards the engine. The camber seemed ok prior to disassembly.
> If
> > I turn it around, that would pull the upper wishbone towards the engine,
>
> John- This is from memory, so correct me if I'm wrong here. I think you
> may
> have it backwards. With the curve toward the motor, the "practical" way,
> it
> creates a more _positive_ camber. / \ (Thank you, Pete) I looked at my
> tracing of the fulcrum pin again and it is 1/4" difference not the
> previously stated 3/8". If you orient the fulcrum pin away from the motor,
> this will push the bushings and upper arms away from the motor as well.
> That
> will move it toward negative camber. \ / That would require _more_ shims
> to
> match your original setup benchmark.
>
> In my haste of tracing the fulcrum pin, I forgot to identify the
> corresponding lines of the bushing shafts. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
>
> Looking from the top.........
>
> A A
> ===\\_______//=== } This setup orients the
> MOTOR bushing shaft (A)1/4" closer to the
> motor. The "Practical Way"
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> MOTOR
> ===\\______//=== }This setup orients the bushing
> A A shaft (A) 1/4" further away from the
> motor.
>
> Hope this sheds some light........
> Hutch
> 71 TR6
> 80 TR7 Spider
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