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rotorwrench · 03-26-2020, 05:24 PM

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The placement on the model A was definitely different. The brake operating components certainly had a lot to do with that. When parts are up to original specifications the load is still acting on the thrust bearings but in a different way than the later cars that had the hydraulic brakes. The A-3123-A and the B-3123-A served two purposes. Spindle bearing and the steering gear worm bearing so Ford got there moneys worth on those.

The model A steers a bit better with the 37/41(round back) spindles and hydraulic brakes but that is likely due to using a Gemmer II gearbox from a later Ford or an old Hudson. They steer OK with the model A steering gears & mechanical brakes but it was what it was. It was certainly better than the model T set up.

03-26-2020, 05:24 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Thrust bearings from Boston Gear? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The placement on the model A was definitely different. The brake operating components certainly had a lot to do with that. When parts are up to original specifications the load is still acting on the thrust bearings but in a different way than the later cars that had the hydraulic brakes. The A-3123-A and the B-3123-A served two purposes. Spindle bearing and the steering gear worm bearing so Ford got there moneys worth on those. The model A steers a bit better with the 37/41(round back) spindles and hydraulic brakes but that is likely due to using a Gemmer II gearbox from a later Ford or an old Hudson. They steer OK with the model A steering gears & mechanical brakes but it was what it was. It was certainly better than the model T set up. Last edited by rotorwrench; 03-26-2020 at 05:32 PM.