Date:         Sun, 8 May 2022 15:11:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Adjusting rear camber left side
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks!  That’s what I discovered once I got into it. The adjustment really is that simple but I’m surprised it can stay in adjustment with that vertical load. 

There’s a nut on the backside that must be held. That threw me off. 


Now for the next chore. 

Stephen

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> On May 8, 2022, at 1:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

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> If the bolt has never been moved most likely it is seized in the bushing making adjustment impossible. The mounting on the chassis is slotted and large screwdriver or lever is simply used to move the arm as needed after the bolt and nut is loosened. The outer is slotted up-down to adjust the camber. The inner is slotted front-rear to adjust toe. Camber should be 0-1 degree negative. In at the top. 
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> Dennis 
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> Subject: Adjusting rear camber left side
>  
> The right is about 1/2" out of plumb tilting in at the top, your standard "A" rear camber (instead of the tilted-out V) while the left side is nearly a full inch out of plumb, making that A lopsided.  Trying to loosen the outer pivot bolt is a chore but more important is, what the heck actually gets adjusted?  The Bentley says to insert a screwdriver into the slot and adjust, but for someone expecting a starwheel-type adjustment device I'm mystified seeing open air on the other side of the slot.  Do I just pry on the trailing arm itself to move it up or down?
> This is one of the little things I thought I'd address before setting out on a trip this week, the first one in a couple of years for the Westy.
> Thanks for the help.
> Stephen