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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,169
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear brake drum wont fit over ebrake shoes why??

UPDATE

As I may have mentioned I only started with the drivers side and left the passenger alone with the original parts still attached to the passenger side. When I did the divers side I did...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,169
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear brake drum wont fit over ebrake shoes why??

Just in case I will mention that I only have done the drivers side. I wanted to keep the passenger side on for reference just in case I needed it.

I also tried both drums and both will not slide...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,169
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear brake drum wont fit over ebrake shoes why??

Tom, I did try that both ways with the offsets and it didnt work either way :( but I will switch it around, its easy enough.

Pat, the drums are new. I am not sure if the ebrake was turned or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,169
Posted By badbones
Rear brake drum wont fit over ebrake shoes why??

Im redoing completely the rear brakes down to even new rails. I have the drivers side done, but cant get the drum on. It slides on then stops about 3/4" from the back plate. I took a couple pics of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,340
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear drum bearing and seal

Silver top

I did order a new seal and plan to install the other one tonight in the ther drum. The rollers in the bearing do roll, but the cage they are in dont. The red bearing grease I used...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,340
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear drum bearing and seal

The bearing does not move front to back. Is there an easy way to move the seal back with out destroying it? It's a pretty snug seal. Was thinking of the one foot drop method but not sure if that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,340
Posted By badbones
Rear drum bearing and seal

I just installed one of the seals in the new drum. I repacked the bearing and dropped it in. I then installed the seal. I think I may have gone a little far with the seal as its about 1/8" below...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By badbones
Re: Rear brake track rivet

Jim

I like your idea there. Is this what your talking about?

http://www.amazon.com/K-Tool-International-KTI81979-Tapered-Chisel/dp/B002XMU0RQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1326774366&sr=1-2
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By badbones
Rear brake track rivet

I'm going to replace both heavy worn rear tracks on my 29 Tudor. It seems simple enough to grind off the old rivets but have two questions.

I plan on buying the new track from snyders unless...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,318
Posted By badbones
Brake Adjusting wedge dust cover install

Well been doing the front brakes today and replaced most of the internals including the worn adjusting wedge. Now the problem is installing the wedge dust cover. I bought new ones from snyders and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,540
Posted By badbones
Re: Brake Parts That I Have Never Seen

My 29 Tudor actually has them. Today I was going thru the brakes and replacing most parts that are worn. When I put it all back together, I cant seem to get the shoes to center with a centering too...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,509
Posted By badbones
Where to get drums turned on OC, Ca

Im having a hard time finding someone that can turn my drums in southern orange county. The few places I have found say they don't. I'm am also hoping they my arch the shoes if possible.

Thanks...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

Well the tranny has been identified as a 81A-7222 , Now im trying to find out more on this model and what the advantages and disavantages are.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,226
Posted By badbones
Re: How tell if Mitchell Transmission

Jason

You are correct. I have a 81A-7222 installed. However it has a 7 stamped above that part number. Does that mean anything?

Was this a common trans to put in a '29? As you can see...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,226
Posted By badbones
Re: How tell if Mitchell Transmission

Jason

Thank you for that link I will go look at it and clean it up to see if I can find a model number.

It does have 3 forward gears in the "H" Pattern and I do believe gears 2 and 3 are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

Its an "H" pattern shifting with 3 forward gears. I started another thread and someone thinks it a '39 tranny so im looking into that. I wish I could talk to the man that estored the car in '95 but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,226
Posted By badbones
How tell if Mitchell Transmission

I had another thread about a stop lamp that I pulled out of the unit and when I went to replace, the new unit did not match to the bolts. I was told I had a different transmission. I did some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

REALLY???

What transmission is it that I have. Obviously I am new to this car and had no idea. I would like to know what I have for future issues if they arise. Also what issues should I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

the switch I bought from Snyders seems to be the same as the one that was on the car. The one on the car seem to have had the mounting holes cut off and then rivited to another plate. WHy?? no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

any ideas why the new stop lamp switch would not just bolt on?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

Well I found the problem The stop switch was pulled out of the unit which makes sense as thats when the car died on me when I came to a stop. I bought a new switch from snyders and went to install it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

Jon

So are u saying to put it to the wire that goes from the alternator to the wire harness at the steering wheel? This way if it blows there I will still have a 30 amp on the starter to support...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

Steve. The car drives perfect on the 15amp surprisingly at night with no prob so I guess I was lucky

What is the best place to put a second and smaller fuse tan the starter fuse.?

Would it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Re: Adding a second fuse

The car was actually running great on the 15 amp fuse since I bought her. I did read most go to 30 and I planned on that and to ad a second that was 15 or 20amp for just the lighting side of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,628
Posted By badbones
Adding a second fuse

Still new here and I have a 29 Tudor that is still 6v with a nu-Rex alternator that was on the car when i bought it.

Sadly this weakened I had to use my AAA card to get home. She completely died...
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