Thanks for this video. It suits me very well right now. Right now, somewhere in the opposite hemisphere, there is one car in the heart of Europe that needs it.
Damn, every time you put out another video, I have to go out to the garage. More than likely I'll need to put the car on jack stands and make sure my stuff is in order. It's work but I still thank you. So far I'm doing good.
I have just come across this video - great stuff! My wife watched it over my shoulder and said that it explained the concept and process really well, even to a lay-person. I have actually used lines to do the four wheel alignment, but the concept is the same. The toughest part for me was getting under the car to loosen those clamp bolts, then re-tighten with the clamps in the correct position! Kudos for getting the camera in there! The only observation I have is the large amount of thread showing on both tie rod ends on the right side of the car, compared to much less on the right. To me that indicates that the steering box is not centred and the alignment has b een done with it slightly turned? I always start by ensuring the "flat" on the steering box input shaft is on the top (ie at 12:00) to ensure the box is centred, then begin the alignment. But, a good video that explains the work well.👍
You earned the title, THE MASTER… in auto mechanics tutorials. I went to auto mechanic school, got my certificates, and to be honest with you, my teachers were nowhere near as great as you… teaching with precision articulated instruction skills and detail. I enjoy your corvette videos, because I’m into old school mechanics, before the computer stuff. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas everyone.
Good video Problem solver garage! The specs in your shop manual may be incorrect. It is showing positive camber in the front and I think that should be negative. Most videos and forums seem that negative camber is preferred for these c3 cars. My 1979 Has been eating up the outside of the front tires. I checked the camber and it shows about positive 1 degree on each side. Perhaps the previous owner was using the same manual as you have. I am going to shoot for negative 0.75 for the front and negative 0.5 in the rear. Also, adding shims brings the top of the tire inward towards the engine. Removing shims brings the tire outward. You stated oppositely. Easy mistake. Blessings. 👽🐍
Thanks, that's great, the two things my C3 needs are wheel/tow alignment and setting up the Holley carb properly, both covered by your videos, makes it all look simpler than I thought. You are the best man.
I have done my wheel alignments using a little different method using straight edges on the sidewalls and then measuring from straight edge to straight edge with a measuring tape on my vintage British sports cars. BUT… I like your method better! For the heck of it, I bought my car in to a alignment shop to check my work where they used lasers to adjust the front end alignment… mine was right on the money! So yeah, you guys can definitely do this at home just like this video demonstrates using very basic tools, jacks, marked blocks of 4x4’s or whatever and a tape measure. Great video with clear instruction and great camera angles as always on this great channel. In the old days if my steering wheel was off after alignment I would remove the steering wheel and move it over a few splines. Live and learn I guess!
Enjoyed your process. I wrestled with a 49 GMC straight axle with a measuring tape then made up an adjustable rod with tips that fit in the treads. Made it much easier for me but you made it look easy your way. Goes to show there's more than one way to skin a cat, LOL. Carry On.
Where do you live because I wanna move next door to you, you’d be the perfect neighbor to have! Thanks for doing this video it’s exactly what I need to do, especially my steering wheel. Thank you!
Great video. I'm a subscriber. Question: I believe that when you adjusted the shafts (tubes) you rotated one in one direction and the other one in the opposite direction. Since the tie rods and tube ends have a left handed thread at the outer end and a right handed thread at the inner end, if you wish to keep the alignment, you should rotate the shafts in the same direction, UNLESS if a previous owner installed the tie/rod/shafts backwards. In case I missed it, can you clarify if you actually rotated both left and right shafts in the same direction? Thanks! Also it would be great if you can show us how to adjust the caster. Thanks!!
Thanks for explaining and showing this good tricks. Your videos are allians great. Do you have and method for checking and adjusting to have straight trackning with the rear wheels?
The tape is too complicated and hard to use. Use a 1x4 x 10’. Stand 1x4 up on some blocks. Mark on one side of tire and check on other side of tire. If you think there is an issue take it to a shop. The toe in has to be adjusted in relation to the center line of the car. Same for the rear.
Yes sir as long as I can get your help and when you get a minute I'm having trouble I put a new spindle on the front passenger side 1976 Chevy Corvette c3 series and I'm having trouble getting the tow in tow out right I watched the first video and all that but this thing is getting worse and I'm only adjusting one wheel because the steering wheel is not centered and when I parked straight nothing else. What am I doing wrong please sir
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keep em coming Tom, everybody enjoys seeing that beautiful 69 and the way you present and explain in your vids
Thx will do :)
Thanks for this video. It suits me very well right now. Right now, somewhere in the opposite hemisphere, there is one car in the heart of Europe that needs it.
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Damn, every time you put out another video, I have to go out to the garage. More than likely I'll need to put the car on jack stands and make sure my stuff is in order. It's work but I still thank you. So far I'm doing good.
Lol 😂
Good luck my friend
I have just come across this video - great stuff! My wife watched it over my shoulder and said that it explained the concept and process really well, even to a lay-person. I have actually used lines to do the four wheel alignment, but the concept is the same. The toughest part for me was getting under the car to loosen those clamp bolts, then re-tighten with the clamps in the correct position! Kudos for getting the camera in there! The only observation I have is the large amount of thread showing on both tie rod ends on the right side of the car, compared to much less on the right. To me that indicates that the steering box is not centred and the alignment has b een done with it slightly turned? I always start by ensuring the "flat" on the steering box input shaft is on the top (ie at 12:00) to ensure the box is centred, then begin the alignment. But, a good video that explains the work well.👍
Thanks for the feedback and for pointing the last part out.
You earned the title, THE MASTER… in auto mechanics tutorials.
I went to auto mechanic school, got my certificates, and to be honest with you, my teachers were nowhere near as great as you… teaching with precision articulated instruction skills and detail. I enjoy your corvette videos, because I’m into old school mechanics, before the computer stuff. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas everyone.
Thanks for the awesome feedback and merry Christmas to you too
Another winner! Great angles, explanations and basic tools with common sense. We appreciate it.
Thx
This is the first of your videos I have watched. It was really worth my time. Thanks Tom. Ill be watching more
Thanks, thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback
Good video Problem solver garage! The specs in your shop manual may be incorrect. It is showing positive camber in the front and I think that should be negative. Most videos and forums seem that negative camber is preferred for these c3 cars. My 1979 Has been eating up the outside of the front tires. I checked the camber and it shows about positive 1 degree on each side. Perhaps the previous owner was using the same manual as you have. I am going to shoot for negative 0.75 for the front and negative 0.5 in the rear. Also, adding shims brings the top of the tire inward towards the engine. Removing shims brings the tire outward. You stated oppositely. Easy mistake.
Blessings. 👽🐍
Great video. You wouldn't things are this simple on our cars but many times they are. 🙂
Really nothing to it once you know how to do it
Thanks, that's great, the two things my C3 needs are wheel/tow alignment and setting up the Holley carb properly, both covered by your videos, makes it all look simpler than I thought. You are the best man.
Thanks and thanks for watching
@@ProblemSolverGarage thank you sir!!!
Can't even drive nowhere does it have to be on asphalt or concrete? I'm trying to do it on base
I learned quite a lot here. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching
I have done my wheel alignments using a little different method using straight edges on the sidewalls and then measuring from straight edge to straight edge with a measuring tape on my vintage British sports cars. BUT… I like your method better! For the heck of it, I bought my car in to a alignment shop to check my work where they used lasers to adjust the front end alignment… mine was right on the money! So yeah, you guys can definitely do this at home just like this video demonstrates using very basic tools, jacks, marked blocks of 4x4’s or whatever and a tape measure. Great video with clear instruction and great camera angles as always on this great channel. In the old days if my steering wheel was off after alignment I would remove the steering wheel and move it over a few splines. Live and learn I guess!
Thanks for the great feedback and great comment :)
Thanks for that .good job !
Enjoyed your process. I wrestled with a 49 GMC straight axle with a measuring tape then made up an adjustable rod with tips that fit in the treads. Made it much easier for me but you made it look easy your way. Goes to show there's more than one way to skin a cat, LOL.
Carry On.
👍 Thanks for watching
Do one on adjusting the slave cylinder please. Gonna grab the tape measure and go do my '80 Vette now.
It’s an automatic
Where do you live because I wanna move next door to you, you’d be the perfect neighbor to have! Thanks for doing this video it’s exactly what I need to do, especially my steering wheel. Thank you!
No problem, thanks for watching good luck with your car
Tom Love your videos. Would be good to create a Brand or Name to make it easy to find your videos
Not too sure what you mean by that
On that last test drive watch the steering wheel jerk to the left as soon as he lets go of it to hit the turn signal.
Great info, thanx, do you have a video of changing the rag joint on a older Corvette, 80
Thanks for watching and no I don’t
Great video. I'm a subscriber. Question: I believe that when you adjusted the shafts (tubes) you rotated one in one direction and the other one in the opposite direction. Since the tie rods and tube ends have a left handed thread at the outer end and a right handed thread at the inner end, if you wish to keep the alignment, you should rotate the shafts in the same direction, UNLESS if a previous owner installed the tie/rod/shafts backwards. In case I missed it, can you clarify if you actually rotated both left and right shafts in the same direction? Thanks! Also it would be great if you can show us how to adjust the caster. Thanks!!
Thanks for explaining and showing this good tricks. Your videos are allians great. Do you have and method for checking and adjusting to have straight trackning with the rear wheels?
To do a four wheel alignment you need to run strings, I will do a video on that someday
Hey, just a question, will you be doing a brake overhaul/bleding video in the near future? Thanks!
I have a video on the emergency brake coming out but that’s it
The tape is too complicated and hard to use. Use a 1x4 x 10’. Stand 1x4 up on some blocks. Mark on one side of tire and check on other side of tire. If you think there is an issue take it to a shop. The toe in has to be adjusted in relation to the center line of the car. Same for the rear.
Yes sir as long as I can get your help and when you get a minute I'm having trouble I put a new spindle on the front passenger side 1976 Chevy Corvette c3 series and I'm having trouble getting the tow in tow out right I watched the first video and all that but this thing is getting worse and I'm only adjusting one wheel because the steering wheel is not centered and when I parked straight nothing else. What am I doing wrong please sir
Is there any play in the hub?
You could have some runout if someone ever hit a curb
2:28 exactly BACKWARDS or in other words he's wrong
Hi! can you tell me the name of that book? its look complete!
Haynes repair manual Corvette C3
Witam kiedy po polsku coś nagrasz bo trzeba trzymać z swoim narodem co ? Pozdrawiam i fajny sposób na tą zbierzność kół.
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Who doesn't have a leaking steering assist piston? :P
me