The Ford Barn

wiretwister · 12-30-2010, 12:06 AM

Starting to reassemble the 1940 front end that will be going into my new project 32 Rdstr.
Took it apart a month ago and now I have forgotten hot to reassemble the spindle bolts.
My 1946 parts manual shows a great exploded view. With that to help me I am good for all but one thing: The little ball bearing that goes on the bottom between the spindle and the axle end, DOES THE OPEN CUP GO ON FACING DOWN? With the open side of the bearing housing, it would seem it would have to be open on the bottom to not collect water.
Really wonderful to have this forum with the vast accumulated knowledge of so many people who are willing to share their memories with us old codgers.
Bill

Mart · 12-30-2010, 05:13 AM

Yes, fit it so it does not fill with water - open side down.

Mart.

wiretwister · 01-03-2011, 05:53 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Mart, Thanks for the info. The ones I took out had an open side however when I opened the new ones today the new ones are closed on both top and bottom. So my question was not needed, they will fit either way.
Thanks again bill

12-30-2010, 12:06 AM	#1
wiretwister Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missouri west of St. Louis Posts: 45	Spindle bolt dumb question 40 Ford Starting to reassemble the 1940 front end that will be going into my new project 32 Rdstr. Took it apart a month ago and now I have forgotten hot to reassemble the spindle bolts. My 1946 parts manual shows a great exploded view. With that to help me I am good for all but one thing: The little ball bearing that goes on the bottom between the spindle and the axle end, DOES THE OPEN CUP GO ON FACING DOWN? With the open side of the bearing housing, it would seem it would have to be open on the bottom to not collect water. Really wonderful to have this forum with the vast accumulated knowledge of so many people who are willing to share their memories with us old codgers. Bill

12-30-2010, 05:13 AM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,759	Re: Spindle bolt dumb question 40 Ford Yes, fit it so it does not fill with water - open side down. Mart.

01-03-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
wiretwister Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missouri west of St. Louis Posts: 45	Re: Spindle bolt dumb question 40 Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mart, Thanks for the info. The ones I took out had an open side however when I opened the new ones today the new ones are closed on both top and bottom. So my question was not needed, they will fit either way. Thanks again bill