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Steve Plucker 02-02-2019 09:13 PM

The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

OK...I have to be crosseyed because I can not tell the difference between the Right and Left Camshaft Lever, A-2235 and A-2236.

I have a few and they all look the same to me...maybe they are I do not know.

The only markings on them is a "L" on some and "nothing" on the others.

I take it that the "L" stands for the LEFT lever and the ones that have no markings are for the RIGHT side.

Anybody?

Thanks.

Pluck

TerryO 02-02-2019 09:52 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Steve, look very carefully at the end the brake rod goes on and you can see a very slight angle to correspond with the angle of the rod. I just went through this recently and I had to look at one on another chassis to see the angle. I hope this helps.


TerryO

whirnot 02-02-2019 10:14 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Yeah, if you put them on backwards and try to hook up the rods, it becomes evident real quick.

redmodelt 02-02-2019 10:30 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

The key way is different.

Steve Plucker 02-02-2019 11:03 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt (Post 1722962)
The key way is different.

There is no "key way" on these levers.

Kurt in NJ 02-03-2019 01:20 AM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

stick a drill bit through the hole, the angle will be easier to see

Dan Partain 02-03-2019 01:30 AM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

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Steve, these are from a 30-31 but I think the markings and angles would be the same if you lay them out on a table. See if these photos are any help.
-DAN

larrys40 02-04-2019 12:48 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Yes there are left and right levers but are typically not marked. I previously misstated.
Emergency levers are typically marked. I’ve done a gazillion of these but sometimes you have a brain fart!
Larry Shepard

d.j. moordigian 02-04-2019 01:12 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys40 (Post 1723441)
Left and right service brake levers are the same, it just depends how they are oriented with relation to the brake cam when installed on respective sides .

Larry Shepard

I don't think so......!

larrys40 02-04-2019 02:18 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

D.j. You are correct. I know brakes in my sleep but had a brain fart for sure. Ever done that ?
Anyway, Thanks for your catch.
Larry

d.j. moordigian 02-04-2019 02:36 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys40 (Post 1723468)
D.j. You are correct. I know brakes in my sleep but had a brain fart for sure. Ever done that ?
Anyway, Thanks for your catch.
Larry

Ya,...I got up today.....lol
Dudley

redmodelt 02-05-2019 12:41 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

I was thinking parking brake levers.

Fullraceflathead 02-05-2019 03:02 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Just maybe all of yours are left?

JRrev 02-05-2019 07:30 PM

Re: The Rear Brake Camshaft Lever...
 

Vince Falter has done a study on this with his access to the Benson archives at the Henry Ford in Dearborn. Check out his Ford Garage at http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/rear...haftlevers.htm

Too bad he's not allowed on the fordbarn especially with his extensive knowledge of Model A's.


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