'40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

I have my engine/trans in the car ('38 Ford) and am preparing to mount the clutch equalizer ball. I know it must be reinforced along the bottom of the frame rail but I don't know what kind of material or the measurements. Any information on the stock reinforcement measurements, etc, would be appreciated.

If you all will bear with me for just a little longer I hope to stop asking so many questions.

Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

Maybe this can help. 10" long 2 7/8 wide. 1/8 thick.

Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

Thanks Ken. That helps a lot!! Does it seem to be just common steel, not hardened? The sides being turned down help it, too. I'll see what I can come up with to duplicate it.

Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

I made one for a friends car a few weeks ago and made it out of 3/8 flat bar. Worked out great.

Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

I also replaced the original 21-studder with a demon in my early 38 a long time ago in a place far far away. Then not so long ago closer by I replaced the demon with the original 21-studder. But I don't recall ever having to fuss or worry about mounting a so-called "clutch equalizer ball" with either the demon or the 21-studder. What's it look like? Perhaps I did fuss with it but didn't know it?

Jack E/NJ

Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement
 

Jack, the equalizer shaft started in '40. It turns the push motion of the clutch release in the earlier cars to a rotation at the transmission. The ball and shaft places the pushing stress on the frame instead of the mounts and stay bars. I'm just doing this to satisfy myself, I already had the '39 pedal set up and wanted to change.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ualier%20shaft