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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 08:55 AM
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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 02:25 PM
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So... about this Tenhulzen alignment tool??? This looks really interesting. I'm tryin to read up on it.... does it provide for adjusting camber, caster, & toe-in???
Did you find it easy to use? I'm really pondering doing alignments at home.


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Yes, It worked well on the rear also. I'm guessing I got lucky, after adjusting camber on R/R , toe fell right back to spec.

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I'm happy with it. Yes, it does all Three. It just takes some time, but seems completely repeatable as to the readings. As long as your in no hurry to get the alignment complete, as you need to recheck readings after every adjustment. I just wish that I had put the original $ for the first alignment into it, but, it sets ready on the shelf for the next time. ( corvair front end next, making shopping list now )

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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 03:00 PM
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Barrist Hmmmm..... thanks, if it's one thing I have it is time. Sounds like a good thing... I was going to get an alignment done so this might be worth it.
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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 03:50 PM
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After being told by most of the shops in my area that they don’t work on “antique exotics” I’m seriously considering learning to do my own alignments, especially on my Corvette. This may be a nice addition to my tool box.....
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Old Nov 30, 2019 | 03:59 PM
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Anyone that is interested,,,,,,,, Instructions for the Tenhulzen system are hard to come by. Found the here, ( hope its OK to Post ) https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...a/instructions

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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 08:16 PM
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Received a new Chrome air cleaner lid from 73VetteRay Today.



Should be good for, what , an additional 10-15 H/P ?

Thank You Carlos....................

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Old Jan 21, 2020 | 09:52 PM
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Sharp looking lid...….
turn it upside down......…
the carb will try to suck the alternator off the bracket...……
plus, you double the H.P. gain!

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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
Sharp looking lid...….
turn it upside down......…
the carb will try to suck the alternator off the bracket...……
plus, you double the H.P. gain!
Really?
I heard that only worked on chrome bumper cars!
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Kicking around the garage this weekend, this came to mind...........




Am I Completely Insane ? Or, if it clears the air cleaner ?

Up for Debate, was just a Thought...........

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Well, it must be getting Warmer Out.................New Battery Installed...............

Have a Great Day, and Please Stay SAFE !

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Originally Posted by Barrist
Kicking around the garage this weekend, this came to mind...........




Am I Completely Insane ? Or, if it clears the air cleaner ?

Up for Debate, was just a Thought...........

Have a Great Day,

Bill
WOW! believe it or not I had the same thing in mind. Have had that piece sitting around for a couple of years. What did you sue to attach it? I ended up with this, however may change.


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Whoops meant to send this one

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Old Mar 31, 2020 | 03:37 PM
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That was just some double sided tape that I had laying around, I have some GOOD 3M Tape, if I decided to do that.

Funny seeing "RedTop" reply, That's what I put in for the new battery............

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Another "Simple" Job got Mucked-Up.

I was just going to replace the mirror bracket. First screw-up, I ordered one for a convertible. That can be fixed, a little trimming, and drilling a hole. Well, so I thought, Screws for the old one are frozen bad. Spray liberally with PB Blaster............Will revisit tomorrow.........

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Well, THAT didn't work........Drilled off the screw heads, but the screws still broke off.

My inner "Bubba" is just going to move the mount 1/4 of an inch to the left. ( Unless anyone has a better idea )

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1/4” to the left will cause major problems when trying to align your line of sight for proper mirror adjustment.
There have been several threads from forum members regarding their issues when relocating to the left.
The proper fix is measuring exactly 1/4” to the right and 1/64” inch across the vertical plane measured from the door seam. Lol.

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Well, I did get it mounted.................




I'll wait for some warmer weather to get the cover fit. Ended up 1/8 " to the right.

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