Rear wheel keeps losing adjustment '69
08-03-2014, 08:03 PM
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Rear wheel keeps losing adjustment '69
My '69 loses its camber adjustment on the left rear wheel after a few hundred miles.
Does the bolt which holds the adjustment have a possibility of known problem of stretching?
The torque setting is 65ftlbs, but mine still moves.
Thoughts?
Charles
Does the bolt which holds the adjustment have a possibility of known problem of stretching?
The torque setting is 65ftlbs, but mine still moves.
Thoughts?
Charles
08-03-2014, 08:23 PM
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Hi Charles,
Is the round plate on the head end of the bolt firmly welded in place?
Is the hole in the loose round plate the right size/shape that it doesn't move on the bolt.
Are the 'lips' on the bracket that the plates seat against in good condition… not spread or deformed?
Are you using a new and proper lock water? The originals used in various high stress places on the suspension where considerably thicker than the usual split washer?
???
Regards,
Alan
Is the round plate on the head end of the bolt firmly welded in place?
Is the hole in the loose round plate the right size/shape that it doesn't move on the bolt.
Are the 'lips' on the bracket that the plates seat against in good condition… not spread or deformed?
Are you using a new and proper lock water? The originals used in various high stress places on the suspension where considerably thicker than the usual split washer?
???
Regards,
Alan
08-03-2014, 09:36 PM
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If I may add that there are unique washers used on the strut rods on the inner ears where the camber bolt passes through.
If the washers are not there the adjustment will be tough if not impossible to keep and the strut rod bushings will wear out very quickly.
Check your AIM as the assembly is very clear with proper torque setting noted.
Bill
If the washers are not there the adjustment will be tough if not impossible to keep and the strut rod bushings will wear out very quickly.
Check your AIM as the assembly is very clear with proper torque setting noted.
Bill
08-03-2014, 10:49 PM
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If I may add that there are unique washers used on the strut rods on the inner ears where the camber bolt passes through.
If the washers are not there the adjustment will be tough if not impossible to keep and the strut rod bushings will wear out very quickly.
Check your AIM as the assembly is very clear with proper torque setting noted.
Bill
If the washers are not there the adjustment will be tough if not impossible to keep and the strut rod bushings will wear out very quickly.
Check your AIM as the assembly is very clear with proper torque setting noted.
Bill
Are you referring to this...Do 1969 models use them.........
If so, two are required on each inboard end of the strut rod.....the camber will NOT stay set without them (trust me!)....
(Ignore the muddy chrome Harley Davidson muffler directly under the strut rod bracket....LOL)
Last edited by doorgunner; 08-03-2014 at 10:51 PM.
08-04-2014, 02:49 PM
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I had the same issue with camber not holding on my '68. Replaced the camber bolts with a new set and all was well. It seemed that some of the threads were 'weak' (ie. rusty and worn down) and the nut would jump a few threads after a few hundred miles. New bolts and no more problems.
~Rich
~Rich
08-04-2014, 04:26 PM
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I had the same issue with camber not holding on my '68. Replaced the camber bolts with a new set and all was well. It seemed that some of the threads were 'weak' (ie. rusty and worn down) and the nut would jump a few threads after a few hundred miles. New bolts and no more problems.
~Rich
~Rich
This is very common when the old bolts are reused. The threads on mine were very rough and most of the torque I was applying on the wrench was lost in friction, not clamping stuff together.