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by mnha440
Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA 14/2 correct camber angle.
Replies: 2
Views: 611

Re: LA 14/2 correct camber angle.

Thanks Simon. Sounds good. As helpful as ever. Mike.
by mnha440
Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA 14/2 correct camber angle.
Replies: 2
Views: 611

LA 14/2 correct camber angle.

Just completed a full suspension rebuild on my LA 14/2. I’ve put the threaded top link newly bushed, back to the (seized) measurement but I would like to check it. Anyone know what it should be? Maybe the same as the DB 18? Mike.
by mnha440
Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Axle ratio
Replies: 8
Views: 2025

Re: Axle ratio

Thanks Syd I will check out the old forum, haven't been there yet. I'm looking for lower revs at 45/50 mph Mike.
by mnha440
Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Axle ratio
Replies: 8
Views: 2025

Re: Axle ratio

Thank you Richard you have "guest" it! I am not too concerned by the speedo issue as an alternative pinion gear can be made relatively cheaply. I actually run with a sat nav so have an accurate read out anyway. An overdrive is another way to go, I wonder if any one has experience of fittin...
by mnha440
Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Axle ratio
Replies: 8
Views: 2025

Axle ratio

My LA14/2 1939 model has a 5.25:1 axle fitted. I have a standard 5:1 spare, but I doubt it is worth changing for 5% difference. For modern road conditions I would like a ratio of around 4.3 or 4.5:1. I have found a gearcutter who will make me a cwp for an eye watering sum which is out of the questio...