settings for tracking and caster camber?

[n/a]

Hi all,
 Does anyone know the setting for caster camber and tracking as mine
is pulling to left a bit and can anyone tell me what a thing like a
silver spark plug socket in between the front right coil spring acts for I was told it had somthing to do with cars sent to the U.S depending
on what side of the road they were on.

Pagoda red.

red kelly

[Jonny B]

According to the 1969 Technical data book:

For 230/250/280SL:

Front camber: car in curb condition (full fuel, full oil, spare) +0 deg 10 sec (+ 20 sec). under test load 0 deg +20sec

Toe in (rolled) (in mm) 2 +/- 1, or 0 deg 20sec +/- 10 sec

Caster with mech steer - 3 deg 30 sec +/- 15 sec
       with pwr steer - 4 deg +/- 15 sec

Kingpin inclination 5 deg 30 sec

Rear toe in (rolled) (in mm) 0 +/- 2 or 0 deg +/- 20 sec.
Rear camber +1 deg 30 sec, +/- 30 sec.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[n/a]

Thanks Jonny,
 Thats great info, very greatful.
Red Kelly

red kelly

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by pagoda red

.... can anyone tell me what a thing like a
silver spark plug socket in between the front right coil spring acts for ....

Red,
Usually one thing is between two other things.  This thing that is like a spark plug socket is between the front right coil spring and what else?  In what part is this socket located?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[A Dalton]

I think you will find that to be a spring helper..
 They are inserted between the coils and then turned with a 1/2 drive socket wrench/breaker bar a 1/4 turn to wedge them in.
 They are not factory and can be bought in any auto parts store.
 The better ones are rubber..
A cheap out for a sagging spring

[Bob G ✝︎]

What are some intelligent questions to ask an alignment shop before getting work done on a W113?

Bob Geco