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Originally Posted by Steve Plucker
Originally Posted by J Wade 
The red book says you put 8 inches of welding glued to the spring and greased on top. It wasn't on my springs. What can I use and does everyone do this.
Welding??????? I dont think so! I think you meant webbing like frame to body anti-squeak webbing.
The answer is NO...do not use it. Ford never used it.
At least that is my thinking anyway...someone else may disagree and have different thoughts about it.
Pluck |
Well ....Yes Ford did use it, -just not on the Model-A. The Model-T used it but they were leather. So what do you gain by using it on a Model-A? Depends on the condition of your vehicle's parts. If the hole in the crossmember is worn or the head on the tie-bolt is loose within the hole, then there is an advantage because steel on steel is easy to move due to very little friction. With something creating friction between the two pieces of metal is used, then it is easier to hold the spring in one location after it is tightened.