Master mechanic here… I fall asleep at church and tell people I’m meditating. I watched this gentleman’s video… My eyes and ears are wide open and I’m at full attention. He is very detailed and precise. I take he some sort of instructor or racing circuit. He’s the type of guy you want to have a drink with. Thankyou!
@@GianiPhasta The gentleman explains with confidence. There’s always much to learn. Cars are an everyday thing and a part of our lives. As in it’s our legs. The 80s 90s it was all about the mechanical , somewhere along the line till now it’s about electronic garbage and plastic engines. Pre obsolescence…. It’s in everything.
@@thelegendarywasdgamer9724 You can eyeball it for a temporary thing in time get a laser alignment or ghetto style with 2 strings lol I do get what your saying .
I like videos like these. They're educational. Even though its long, the guy is succinct and to the point. No dilly dallying or going off topic. I watched other videos and they confused me. I need information, not people's life story. Thank you.
I've done this method since I was young when I was helping my grand father to calibrate his car alignment. It was the same teaching as him. I learnt a lot of knowledge of old school engineering methods from him. Thanks to reveal this method on social media again, Sir.
This is literally THE BEST alignment video I've seen with perfect examples and explanations of what you're doing. Many many MANY thanks for taking the time to do this.
Nicely explained...I've been a tech for many many yrs and used very expensive garage equipment to adjust alignment on all types of vehicles.. This couldn't be more simple and shows sometimes simple can be just as efficient.
I enjoyed your presentation, my son has just purchased a $21000.00AU Laser self-calibration wheel alignment machine with hoist, (where I live everything is 60% dear than in the US). He will need to do a lot off wheel aliments to recover his costs. Thank you for your tutorial on a manual method.
Wow very impressed with the information given, easy and straight forward delivery, he obviously spends a lot on effort and preparation making it look easy and very well presented, I learned a lot, thanks
Just came across your video as my front left has toe put and my front right is more or less straight. After watching and listening to your excellent explanation, i will give this a go tomorrow :) so thank you.
Absolutely top notch explanation: video and layout. I normally let my mech handle my alignment matters and your video has added a secondary confirmation check...thank you.
Great video. I just watched Edd China doing alignment on his channel with a really simple tool, which helped him to adjust camber and even caster. No electronics or anything like that was needed. But this method is even more simple for Toe in-out. I have not tried it myself yet, but I'm sure it is very effective.
Excellent video with a few suggestions: I use two string at the same time either side... then setup a 90 degree perfect rectangle adjusted to the exact four centers of each tire/wheel. Much more accurate than measuring with rear wheel only because of error projection (12 inches projected to 100 rear to front... keep in mind that 1 degree error would be huge at the front tire ). The second reason is that using the eccentric bushing on the rear of the automobile wheel bearings we can adjust all four wheels with accurate tracking front to back. BTW this is irrespective of whether the spacing width is equal on the two front vs. the two rear tires. Another point is to place all four tires on several garbage bags to allow for shimming during the adjustment. Kind of acting like skid plates under each wheel. I'm sure your technique will work but the technique I'm talking about is clearly more accurate and allows us to adjust all wheels to factory original.
@antipoopydick Not really, to accurately adjust the wheels, they need to be in contact and under load. Ideally, you would have frictionless skid plate under each wheel, or at least three of them.
What a handsome car. Your suspension components look very clean and cared for. I wish we had British cars like this here in the United States. I have a 2017 Mazda MX-5 that I'm slowly cleaning and improving bit by bit. Previous owner had it in Florida near the beach so I'm finding sand everywhere under the car. I hope sand won't cause any rust issues but I keep the car dry now. Take good care.
Thanks very much for sharing your experience and your thoughts with us on this topic of videos please stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful blessed maestro
Excellent work. Love this tutorial. ❤today i changed all my mounts and rack and steering ends then i realize i have toe in. So ill follow this vid. Love this
Simple math, very well explained, a lot of examples, also practicing what he actually teaches on an actual car. after dozens of hours spent on youtube trying to find what i need, i saw your vid and everything get so so simple. I spent in a video 40 mins to watch a so called explanation of this alligment and after that time "it's a serious job, just drive your car to the nearest shop since you dont have a laser equippment". i started screaming... I can't thank you enough for it!!! cheers from Romania mate!
I followed the procedure he describes, and it does work. My car, 1984 Corvette, pulled to left really bad. It was never properly aligned after front end damage required replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. I got it to steer mostly straight then after using it for several days decided to give it one more tweak. It now steers OK, not perfect, but good enough for a 39-year-old car (10/83).
Really useful. Many thanks. I'm about to replace the rotors and calipers and I think there is an issue with the tie rod end. Your video helped me understand the set up.
excellent video and explained thoroughly to the end, im impressed, i was trying to understand this a little more in depth and the way you presented it really helped, thanks!
thanks for a very detailed explanation on checking alignment and how to adjust the tow in, or tow out if needed, ps nice old MG from UK. 1960s ? thanks again.
Just found this great video. Have used a similar method before myself I think the hardest part is actually getting under some cars to do this.. 4 caravan ramps/levellers maybe a good solution so long as everything sits level..
Bloody beautiful Steve once again great explanation of that part of wheel alignment Can you also cover camber and castor in the future so then I can be fully in the know Love your work keep it up Cheers Frank 🇦🇺
Exactly how my dad showed me how to do it and how I’ve been doing it for years. Trying to encourage my 18 yr old son to get his hands dirty is another matter 🤔
Thanks for the comments, indeed this an old school method. And yes, I see it daily that youngster miss the basis for many things. They rely on electronic gadgets and automation, and seem to forget that even those have their basis in the basic principles
Bedankt, ja die motor is heel wat werk geweest en loopt goed... wat extra PK's en nu nog een 123 Ignition plaatsen met de App zodat ik de advance en vacuum curve zelf kan instellen
@@D3Sshooter De 123Ignition ziet er fantastisch uit. Niet spotgoedkoop maar kom, je leeft maar één keer. Lang (heel lang) geleden heb ik een soort van schakeling gebouwd (Elektuur als ik me niet vergis) dat min of meer aanleunde tegen een elektronische ontsteking. De stroom door de visplatinés werd héél sterk gereduceerd en had eigenlijk de functie van een stuurkring. Het vermogen was voor rekening van een transistor eindtrap. Dat was voor die tijd een erg vooruitstrevend project...
thanks for this i have just put two track rod ends on my Peugeot 306 will be having a go at this over weekend, as i dont want to spend a fortune on a tracker as i am only going to use it that often
On the Mini (I'm not sure about the MG) there is a nylon screw on the steering rack body. The screw is behind a rubber plug in the floor on the opposite side from the steering shaft. If you unscrew that screw, it gives access to a hole drilled in the rack shaft. You drop a drill bit through this screw hole into the rack when the steering rack in in its centre position. The drill bit should be located in the middle of the hole in the floor to be sure that the rack is centralized in the body. Then you can set the position the steering wheel, and set the toe with the steering rack jammed in proper position. Afterwards, remove the drill bit, put the nylon screw back in, and the rubber plug back in the floor.
Master mechanic here… I fall asleep at church and tell people I’m meditating. I watched this gentleman’s video… My eyes and ears are wide open and I’m at full attention. He is very detailed and precise. I take he some sort of instructor or racing circuit. He’s the type of guy you want to have a drink with. Thankyou!
I want to be his padawan
@@GianiPhasta The gentleman explains with confidence. There’s always much to learn. Cars are an everyday thing and a part of our lives. As in it’s our legs. The 80s 90s it was all about the mechanical , somewhere along the line till now it’s about electronic garbage and plastic engines. Pre obsolescence…. It’s in everything.
Wonderful information ℹ️😊
Who can call themselves a master mechanic if you don't know alignment.
@@thelegendarywasdgamer9724
You can eyeball it for a temporary thing in time get a laser alignment or ghetto style with 2 strings lol I do get what your saying .
I like videos like these. They're educational. Even though its long, the guy is succinct and to the point. No dilly dallying or going off topic. I watched other videos and they confused me. I need information, not people's life story. Thank you.
I've done this method since I was young when I was helping my grand father to calibrate his car alignment. It was the same teaching as him. I learnt a lot of knowledge of old school engineering methods from him. Thanks to reveal this method on social media again, Sir.
This is literally THE BEST alignment video I've seen with perfect examples and explanations of what you're doing. Many many MANY thanks for taking the time to do this.
your teaching is that of full experience i am happy to be part of it
Thanks for the comments
Nicely explained...I've been a tech for many many yrs and used very expensive garage equipment to adjust alignment on all types of vehicles.. This couldn't be more simple and shows sometimes simple can be just as efficient.
Finally a video that clearly explains wheel alignment....tq my friend!!!!! God bless ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟❇️
Thanks for the comments
I enjoyed your presentation, my son has just purchased a $21000.00AU Laser self-calibration wheel alignment machine with hoist, (where I live everything is 60% dear than in the US). He will need to do a lot off wheel aliments to recover his costs. Thank you for your tutorial on a manual method.
Wow, i searched and searched and your video was the best. Precise and easy to understand. Thanks
Great video. Your ability to explain the process to a novice like myself is brilliant. Thank you.
Best simple and straight to the point alignment presentation, BRAVO!!
TXS
Thank you for encouraging people to do something themselves. I used this method on my Volvo and everything turned out great👍
my pleasure
@@D3Sshooter i manage to find the way on my 240..Rear 20cm/17.8 front L,rear 20/17cm R
I used this method today on my 1977 MGB. It worked fantastically!!! Spot on directions and easy to follow. Thank you for your post!!!
Thnx! Your drawings and equations put everything in perspective.
Excellent Video a nice change to have a clear succinct demonstration without waffle that many U-tube posters seem unable to avoid.
I'm a slow learner and I've watched several videos qnd struggled to get it. Your video is excellent , simple and very easy to follow .thank you sir
I used to do alignments at a specialist shop, you have explained everything very well and dead on. Nice car too BTW
thanks for the comments
did you take that clamp off the bellows boot when making an adjustment andd replace it everytime ? in my experience that isnt necessary
Steve, you have done a great job with your MG looks fabulous and sound great. Thanks for sharing.
Very welcome, there is still a few things I need to do... like a new 123 Blue T Ignition with adjustable advance and vacuum curves and a seat overhaul
reminded me of my old great teachers. right on point and know what they talk about.
Thank you!!! You explained this where I could understand what I need to do to correct what an idiot did to my truck uneven tierods adjustment! ❤
What a wonderful yet simple example of how setting the tow should be done 👏🏾👍🏾
Thanks for the comments
Wow very impressed with the information given, easy and straight forward delivery, he obviously spends a lot on effort and preparation making it look easy and very well presented, I learned a lot, thanks
Only if all my teachers were like you explaining things so clearly. Thank you.
Thank you
By far, the best explanation of toe adjusting on RUclips. Excellent job and excellent car. Firm hand shakes.
Thank you
Just came across your video as my front left has toe put and my front right is more or less straight. After watching and listening to your excellent explanation, i will give this a go tomorrow :) so thank you.
Watching from France..Very good and instructive Video Sir..with very clear explanation in english...Thank so much...Merci
Thank you sir, it is rare to find a good mechanic video on you tube. Keep up the good work.
Hey Steve
Feels good to start watching another video of yours.
Take care.
Thanks Tim, enjoy
Absolutely top notch explanation: video and layout. I normally let my mech handle my alignment matters and your video has added a secondary confirmation check...thank you.
excellent teaching. Very easy to understand. Thanks
Thank you sir. After watched this video, I already can do it by myself now.. That's great video and many thanks for sharing💪💪💪
I subscribed to this video because it was really an excellent explanation. I still need to try to align on my car.
TXS for the comments
Great video. I just watched Edd China doing alignment on his channel with a really simple tool, which helped him to adjust camber and even caster. No electronics or anything like that was needed. But this method is even more simple for Toe in-out. I have not tried it myself yet, but I'm sure it is very effective.
Cool, thanks.
Excellent video with a few suggestions: I use two string at the same time either side... then setup a 90 degree perfect rectangle adjusted to the exact four centers of each tire/wheel. Much more accurate than measuring with rear wheel only because of error projection (12 inches projected to 100 rear to front... keep in mind that 1 degree error would be huge at the front tire ). The second reason is that using the eccentric bushing on the rear of the automobile wheel bearings we can adjust all four wheels with accurate tracking front to back. BTW this is irrespective of whether the spacing width is equal on the two front vs. the two rear tires. Another point is to place all four tires on several garbage bags to allow for shimming during the adjustment. Kind of acting like skid plates under each wheel. I'm sure your technique will work but the technique I'm talking about is clearly more accurate and allows us to adjust all wheels to factory original.
Question. Wouldn’t you be able to do this on a car for main example off the frame this way on stands or whatever get a straight line to measure from.
@antipoopydick
Not really, to accurately adjust the wheels, they need to be in contact and under load. Ideally, you would have frictionless skid plate under each wheel, or at least three of them.
You are a proper professor.you convinced me.
Thank you for the comments.
What a handsome car. Your suspension components look very clean and cared for. I wish we had British cars like this here in the United States. I have a 2017 Mazda MX-5 that I'm slowly cleaning and improving bit by bit. Previous owner had it in Florida near the beach so I'm finding sand everywhere under the car. I hope sand won't cause any rust issues but I keep the car dry now. Take good care.
Excellent explanation and demonstration. Subscribed to your channel.
Thanks very much for sharing your experience and your thoughts with us on this topic of videos please stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful blessed maestro
Excellent work. Love this tutorial. ❤today i changed all my mounts and rack and steering ends then i realize i have toe in. So ill follow this vid. Love this
Thank you so much for your hard work.Very educational.
Simple math, very well explained, a lot of examples, also practicing what he actually teaches on an actual car. after dozens of hours spent on youtube trying to find what i need, i saw your vid and everything get so so simple. I spent in a video 40 mins to watch a so called explanation of this alligment and after that time "it's a serious job, just drive your car to the nearest shop since you dont have a laser equippment". i started screaming... I can't thank you enough for it!!! cheers from Romania mate!
Wow, this is my first wheel alignment lesson. Thank you!
Excellent video about the alignment. So straightful and informative. Great job - thank you so much.
Thank you
This is the best video on how to do it. Thank you 😊
I followed the procedure he describes, and it does work. My car, 1984 Corvette, pulled to left really bad. It was never properly aligned after front end damage required replacement of the rack and pinion mechanism. I got it to steer mostly straight then after using it for several days decided to give it one more tweak. It now steers OK, not perfect, but good enough for a 39-year-old car (10/83).
Thank you, thank you, thank you, one of the best presentations I have seen, this job is next on my list and I will not now be going in blind, Steve.
Thanks for the comments
Very well presented, theory & practical.
This is excellent. And on an MG too, which is the car I'm working on. Thank you.
One of the best diy alignment videos I've seen 😮
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir!!! I have enjoyed learning from you.
I learnt a lot on this video. Thanks King!
i finally understood.. after too many videos.. thanks
Thank you it was simple and easy which is great.
Oh, the car looks very well restored. I like it.
thanks for the comments
Really useful.
Many thanks.
I'm about to replace the rotors and calipers and I think there is an issue with the tie rod end.
Your video helped me understand the set up.
Outstanding video and presentation.
Best d.i.y. alignment video on the interwebs…thank you!
Best explanation ever. Good job. Thanks.
excellent video and explained thoroughly to the end, im impressed, i was trying to understand this a little more in depth and the way you presented it really helped, thanks!
Amazing!!!!! The best explanation I’ve ever heard!!❤
Very clear and easy to learn! Thank you Mister!
Awesome video great explanation 10 on 10 for the tutorial and simplified explanation 👍 thumbs up all the way 🙏 thx !
Very well done. Even a dummy could understand and appreciate this presentation.
Very detailed video! I learned so much. Very beautiful car by the way.
thanks for a very detailed explanation on checking alignment and how to adjust the tow in, or tow out if needed, ps nice old MG from UK. 1960s ? thanks again.
I don't care what Scotty will say but I think this is worth to try with some trial and error , will get the hang of it.
Excellent demonstration
Excellent sharing.. thank you so much.
Thank you
Simple explanation and demonstrations, great video. Thank you!!!
Perfectly explained.thank you so much . I will do my own from now on.
It is lovely video to understand how to do wheel alignment basically.
I enjoy your teaching sir thanks for applying your knowledge to me I really appreciate ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏
Tiu are a very good amd factual teacher
Thank you
Just found this great video. Have used a similar method before myself I think the hardest part is actually getting under some cars to do this.. 4 caravan ramps/levellers maybe a good solution so long as everything sits level..
That car is just beautiful.
Bloody beautiful Steve once again great explanation of that part of wheel alignment
Can you also cover camber and castor in the future so then I can be fully in the know
Love your work keep it up
Cheers
Frank 🇦🇺
Great suggestion! Thanks for the comments
Exactly how my dad showed me how to do it and how I’ve been doing it for years. Trying to encourage my 18 yr old son to get his hands dirty is another matter 🤔
Thanks for the comments, indeed this an old school method. And yes, I see it daily that youngster miss the basis for many things. They rely on electronic gadgets and automation, and seem to forget that even those have their basis in the basic principles
Hello. Can I get Dunlop wheel Alignment Gauge there
@@babalolaolalekanrahmon3873Goooooogle got you 😂
Dam that was awesome and well explained.. I am going to try that later... 3 thumbs up!
Obrigado amigo. Sou do Brasil, me esclareceu muitos pontos que eu tinha dúvidas. Didática muito simples.
Execelente conteúdo.
Thank you for the well explained alignment, God bless, I like it!
Great job, Steve.
Thanks for the comments
Thank you, Sir!! Perfect explanation. A great help.
Hi Steve, easy when you know how. Many thanks.
Thanks for the comments
Een heerlijke sound aan het begin van de video bij het binnen rijden !
Bedankt, ja die motor is heel wat werk geweest en loopt goed... wat extra PK's en nu nog een 123 Ignition plaatsen met de App zodat ik de advance en vacuum curve zelf kan instellen
@@D3Sshooter De 123Ignition ziet er fantastisch uit. Niet spotgoedkoop maar kom, je leeft maar één keer.
Lang (heel lang) geleden heb ik een soort van schakeling gebouwd (Elektuur als ik me niet vergis) dat min of meer aanleunde tegen een elektronische ontsteking. De stroom door de visplatinés werd héél sterk gereduceerd en had eigenlijk de functie van een stuurkring. Het vermogen was voor rekening van een transistor eindtrap. Dat was voor die tijd een erg vooruitstrevend project...
i watch your wheel aliment the way u expeline it was great and god bless u and thanks for wonder expelaion
Very handy advice 😊👍 Cheers from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍺🕺
Another quality video Steve
Thanks 👍
thanks for this i have just put two track rod ends on my Peugeot 306 will be having a go at this over weekend, as i dont want to spend a fortune on a tracker as i am only going to use it that often
Great video! It is concise and learned a lot!
This is expert advice.
I will follow your advice.
Thank you 👍
Another fantastic video, thank-you.
Thanks for the comments
On the Mini (I'm not sure about the MG) there is a nylon screw on the steering rack body.
The screw is behind a rubber plug in the floor on the opposite side from the steering shaft.
If you unscrew that screw, it gives access to a hole drilled in the rack shaft.
You drop a drill bit through this screw hole into the rack when the steering rack in in its centre position.
The drill bit should be located in the middle of the hole in the floor to be sure that the rack is centralized in the body.
Then you can set the position the steering wheel, and set the toe with the steering rack jammed in proper position.
Afterwards, remove the drill bit, put the nylon screw back in, and the rubber plug back in the floor.
Thanks for the comments and write up
You're the best teacher
Not rocket science but good to see the adjustment in practice! Thanks for this.
Thanks for the comments
brilliant articulate explanation. thanks!
Another excellent video! Thanks 🙏🏽
Excellent explanation in video ❤
I had one front wheel with zero toe and one toe-out. (Thank you dealer.) That made it quite darty at high speed.
Wow , that is a dealer who should be shot
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
Thank you sir for sharing us this video.
thank-you very much sir, awesome video !!