S tJDASSIS
FRAME
REPA.ms,--~---~-----
hammering
out
bulges.
dents
or
buckled areas, and
closing
the
holes by welding in
the
pieces previously
removed.
The holes should be
cut
on
the
centre
line
of
the
inner
liner
plate and be kept assmall as
possible
.
Final checking of
the
frame should be
carried
out
as indicated in Figs. S.2 and S.3.
Comparative
vertical
measurements
should reveal
any
frame
twist.
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Fig. 5.6.
A beam and lack may be used
for
the
correction
of Ilft
or
fall in a frame side-member.
The welds can be cleaned up and
the
repair
is
then
invisible.
When
any
adjustment
to
the
frame is carried
out
do
not
forget
the
tight gauge
of
the
material and
treat
it accordingly.
Check
the
wheel
camber,
castor
angle, king-pin
angle and
front
wheel
alignment as detailed on pages
K.2 and K.3.
Fig. 5.7.
The
method
of employing a
stout
beam
to
sprJng a
twisted
frame while it is held on a suleable stand.
5.6
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