Author Topic: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?  (Read 4026 times)

Paul99

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Could someone let me have the right setup specs for my 230 1966 RHD Auto power steering please?

IE : Toe in front and rear, Camber front and rear, front Caster. Ride height etc.

Many thanks.

Paul.

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Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2014, 10:36:42 »
I'd love to get these specs too!
Can I assume they are the same regardless if the car is left or right-hand drive?

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Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2014, 15:05:06 »
1966 Technical data book lists
toe in front: 2±1mm or 0° 20’± 10’
permissible toe in (+) or toe out (-) rear: 0 ±2mm or 0° ±20’
caster (power steering): 4° ± 15’ (mechanical steering 3° 30' ± 15’)
camber front (curb condition): +0° 10’ +20’ (at test load, 2 x 65kg in front seats, 0°+20’)
camber rear (axle load 650kg): +1° 45' ± 30’

There's probably something in there on ride height but I can't immediately see it. It has been discussed here though.
DaveB
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Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2014, 15:10:56 »
Thanks Dave. Getting it sorted next weekend I hope. 

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Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2014, 20:44:19 »
Are those things in the BBB?  If so I'm happy to look it up.  I don't think ride height is going to be in there...
Scott Allen
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Re: Geometry set up 230 1966. what are the details/specs please?
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2014, 22:09:05 »
They are both in the BBB.

Front ride height is determined by the heights of the inner and outer lower control arm axes and is shown on page 40-0/3, with the sketch describing it in figure 40-3/15 on page 40-3/11.

Rear ride height is determined apparently by rear wheel camber and is shown on page 40-0/4.

I've never done that yet.  I'll burn that bridge when I get to it.

Tom Kizer

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