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6/10/2013 4:22 PM  #1


1965 200 with KH disc brakes

I installed  KH disc brakes on my 1965 Mustang convertible. I used V8 spindles but kept the 6 cylinder suspension parts. Its now time to get a front wheel alignment and was wondring if i should use original Ford specs for camber,gaster and toe-in?

 

6/10/2013 6:33 PM  #2


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

I'm nowhere near an alignment expert but from what I've learned around here stock alignment specs seem to be the root of all unhappiness.  Especially the stock caster settings.  Others will be along with more knowledgable suggestions or to call me a fool .


'66 Fastback since July 27, 1981. Springtime Yellow, originally a 200 cu in, 4 speed. Also a '92 LX Coupe, 5.0, 5 speed.
 

6/10/2013 8:49 PM  #3


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

Suspension parts work the same for V8 or six cylinder cars.  They are virtually identical except spring rate.  It is the steering parts that will give you grief.  If you do not install all V8 steering linkage with the V8 spindles, the car is going to be scary to drive.  Bumpsteer is a big issue since the V8 and I-6 tie rod assemblies are of such different lengths.


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6/11/2013 6:08 AM  #4


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

Like MS says, do your self a favor and change everything from the steering box, including the pitman arm, out to the spindles then get your alignment. Everything is available new from most Mustang suppliers. The V8 parts are very different from the 6 cylinder parts. I changed everything when I installed V8 spindles on my T code.


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6/11/2013 11:48 AM  #5


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

Is the pitman arm the same for V8 and 6 cylinders? With the difference in weight between the engines what would be a good alignment spec for a 6 cylinder with  V8 steering linkage and now a rear end also? Thanks for the help.
 

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6/11/2013 1:03 PM  #6


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

Typically if the car has not been lowered, the caster is set to zero, but I always like to add a couple degrees positive caster.  It helps the car go straighter down the road.  Set camber at zero.  That puts the wheel straight up and down.  Toe-in is 1/8", but most of the computer-whiz-bang-don't-really-know-what-is-going-on youngsters measure it in degrees because that is what their machine does.  Try and find one that can explain what he is actually doing...


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6/11/2013 4:12 PM  #7


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

Will I be able to use the control valve from the 6 cylinder on the V8 centerlink? Thanks again
 

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6/11/2013 6:39 PM  #8


Re: 1965 200 with KH disc brakes

I do not think the control valve is removable on the 65/66 cars.


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