I have to replace a shackle on the front. I saw a video where they said to drill the hole in the shackle bolt all the way through. The shackle I have the hole only goes part way in. Will this weaken the bolt? Also supposed to grind slots by the holes to hole more grease. Thanks
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Do you have that video handy online? I install them as is with no issues3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Its one of the ones put out by diablo A's on rebuilding springs. Towards the end they mention to do it.Comment
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Bought the shackles from snyders and they look pretty good.Comment
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Hi folks,
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope all had a great holiday.
I've started a rebuild of the 7-tooth steering column on my 1929 and the rebuild kit came with two sector shaft bushings that look different from the ones that were in the sector shaft housing. I checked on each parts suppliers' websites and that seems to be intentional. The biggest difference I can see is that...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I had my spindles rebuilt by a trusted machine shop before re-installation. I was finishing up the front end work by lubing all the front end fittings (modern type) before the next step. The lower fitting on the RH spindle blew out while using my hand operated grease gun. The hole was not threaded but the fitting was threaded and appeared to have been modified so it could be forced into the distorted...02-29-2020, 10:04 PM -
Today I pulled the front spring out of my "A" . The shackles were a rod threaded at both ends,, a rubber bushing,and the front and back plates. The rubber bushings were two piece One slid into the back and one into the front. I checked with a few buddies and no one had ever heard or seen this. I did some measurements with a digital caliper and this is what I got. Perch side opening...10-05-2018, 09:13 PM -
This is about as cheap as you can get.
I have seen the ones where you cut a hole in the suction pipe of the blaster and drill a hole thru a plastic bottle, but these are not adjustable for flow , as this one is.
This is just showing the principle of how a easy to make gravity suction blaster works.
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I am undertaking the task to repair my Rear Spring Perch's. After reviewing Bill CNC thread on this topic, click here to see the thread. I secured some copper pipe, 5/8 ID soft copper, to provide a welding shield and installed it into the perch. As you can see in the pic below I have an egg shaped hole in the perch.
My thought to repair this is to put a groove in the...04-21-2020, 11:57 AM -
Too cold outside to do real work, I thought it would be a good day to strike a match.
Quick question, you who experience vapor lock do you have an early carb or a later carb? The later carbs have a vent hole in the bowl. Is it possible that customers of the time complained to Ford about the flow of fuel and his fix was to vent the bowl. Just curious, some people experience this...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Can someone tell me what is the correct size hole for the grommet that goes in the splash shield for a side mount spare tire bracket? The service bulletins have it listed as an 1 5/8 inch hole, but this is for a 28-29 car. Is it the same size for a 1931 160B? Thanks12-27-2017, 05:13 PM -
have a double-script shackle ... would appreciate suggestions on how best to remove the original cone-shaped (press in) alemite fittings without destroying them or scaring the shackle. Thanks!03-23-2019, 03:38 PM -
Have a 1949 to 1953 Flathead engine and have a question about the intake manifold. It has a dual carburetor with what appears to be 2 breather holes behind the generator mount. one is angled and one is strait up. my question is why 2?...05-03-2019, 08:47 PM -
This concerns the attachment hole to the front cross member that is on the passenger side of the cover. Does the hole go through the cover or was it blocked off when the part was cast?
I kind of think it was blocked off but not sure as I have just one of these and it is an open hole...
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