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07-16-2023, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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39 std e- brake question
does the front e-brake cable go thru the firewall. or the same opening as the steering column? also, just after where the wishbone connects, it runs thru a box, and the cable is hanging up on something inside. what am i missing?
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07-16-2023, 10:42 AM | #2 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
I think the 1939 and 40 Fords use the same E-brake use the same E-brake set up. I am not sure what you mean when you say," just after where the wishbone connects, it runs thru a box, and the cable is hanging up on something inside." Please post a photo of the cable running thru " the box". The E-cable does run thru the grommet in the firewall along side the speedo cable. In the 3rd photo you can see the firewall grommet and the E-cable where it connects to the E-brake handle and adjustable clevis. Below are some photos that may help.
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07-16-2023, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
On 39s the cable goes out by top of steering column and there is a small metal retainer that is attached to the floorboard just above where the column goes through. Cable should probably run behind firewall insulator but it would have been impractical when installing a replacement back “in the day”. It will fit through the hole in the firewall but not with the speedometer cable there.
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07-16-2023, 11:04 AM | #4 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
Originally, it was routed as depicted in my photographs. The lever assembly, brake cable and clamp are different than 1940.
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07-16-2023, 11:07 AM | #5 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
marko, If possible post some photos of that cable as it: "goes out by top of steering column and there is a small metal retainer that is attached to the floorboard just above where the column goes through." Thanks, Jim
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07-16-2023, 11:10 AM | #6 |
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Still curious about Marko's "box". Last edited by 19Fordy; 07-16-2023 at 11:28 AM. |
07-16-2023, 11:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
Sorry I’m no good at posting pics. but the metal piece I was referring to is about 5” long and 2” wide. I believe these came up missing on many cars like the engine splash pans.
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07-16-2023, 12:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
Marko, I am not certain what you are referring to as a "box". Where exactly is this "box" located?
I have attached yet another photograph that depicts where the cable runs below the floor pan.
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07-16-2023, 12:28 PM | #9 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
I didn’t mention box, the op did. The part I was referring to is listed in the 39-40 body parts as “plate-(floor steering column cover) 78-700389.”
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07-16-2023, 12:31 PM | #10 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
And thanks for the pics, I see I’m missing the clip that holds cable to trans.
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07-16-2023, 12:35 PM | #11 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
My mistake, my apology.
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07-16-2023, 01:46 PM | #12 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1682649556. ok, will try again. notice how cable goes into the "box" thats where its hanging up on
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4-speed transmission (pickup).
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07-17-2023, 03:48 PM | #15 |
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Re: 39 std e- brake question
got it! thanks for all the ideas, but did what rich b suggested. there was 84 years of grease and mud to deal with. but its out! thanks again!
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