06-15-2011, 04:40 PM
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You need to find out if the car is straight and square
bobcowan Bob I started with the frame to get it zeroed on the working space first. Then start from the front and find out if the motor is level or at an angle, this is both front to back and right to left. My motor sits 1" off to the right to start. Some guys have rubber motor mounts which also will effect angle of degree. After you have these degrees you can then work your way to the back of the car. It's like building a house, if the foundation is off the house if going to lean. My single plane manifold is not on a wedge setup like the 2-4 barrel ones. Old dog didn't say what manifold or carb he had on the motor to start. For a Jag rearend with a cradle assembly like ERA, I run around -1 degree down. the rearend is still going to twist on accelleration. IF you are running a solid mount rearend, I would match the degree of the yoke from the trans and shim it to "0". Having to right springs,shocks, and alignment also all help in getting power to the ground without wheel hop and other problems. Rick L.
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