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Y-Blockhead · 07-18-2020, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the heads up Tom. I pulled the rear end on my Town Sedan today to install my Mitchell

. On the advice of Tom Endy I pulled the axle without the spring. Glad I did. Just as Tom mentioned in another thread one of my shackles was broken. Looks like it broke right at the lube hole, same place as Tom's Grandson's Tudor.

Looks like it has been broken for a while, notice how much the bar is worn and it is cracked. Appears I caught it just in time...

Something to watch out for.

Bob C · 07-18-2020, 04:48 PM

Looks just like the one on Vince's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brokenshackles.htm

Y-Blockhead · 07-18-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

Looks just like the one on Vince's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brokenshackles.htm

It sure does!!

Except the one on Vince's site is a front shackle. I suspect both ends are junk. I ordered the USA made set from Snyder's. Doesn't look original but I would rather go for safety. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword

Synchro909 · 07-18-2020, 06:10 PM

I had both of the rear shackles break just like that on my Phaeton. I hadn't been able to grease them properly for a while so I investigated. What I found gave me a fright. Things could have turned nasty very quickly, had they let go.
A real quality issue (and liability issue), IMO.

Big hammer · 07-18-2020, 06:29 PM

When I purchased my A someone had wrapped the axle tube under the end of the spring with cloth tape. The end of the spring had worn though the tube, I wonder how long the end of the spring rode on the tube to ware a hole. All fixed now!

McMimmcs · 07-18-2020, 07:36 PM

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Lona · 07-19-2020, 08:45 AM

I second your feelings about Tom Endy. He has been an inspiration to many of us and we sincerely hope he does not tire of contributing his wisdom about our precious cars.

Glen

Bob Bidonde · 07-19-2020, 10:06 AM

When it comes to the Model "A," sharing knowledge, and getting work done it's Saint Endy! Tom is a humongous value to our hobby!

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA · 07-19-2020, 11:42 AM

Tom has rebuilt many parts for my cars throughout the years. He does an exceptional job. He is always willing to answer any question. His articles are informative and professional. We are fortunate to have him in our hobby.

The Master Cylinder · 07-19-2020, 07:38 PM

Yes I have read all of his Tech Articles on the Santa Anita web site. Great Info!

07-18-2020, 04:35 PM	#1
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,636	A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy Thanks for the heads up Tom. I pulled the rear end on my Town Sedan today to install my Mitchell . On the advice of Tom Endy I pulled the axle without the spring. Glad I did. Just as Tom mentioned in another thread one of my shackles was broken. Looks like it broke right at the lube hole, same place as Tom's Grandson's Tudor. Looks like it has been broken for a while, notice how much the bar is worn and it is cracked. Appears I caught it just in time... Something to watch out for. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 07-19-2020 at 12:05 PM.

07-18-2020, 04:48 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,354	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy Looks just like the one on Vince's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brokenshackles.htm

07-18-2020, 06:10 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,040	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy I had both of the rear shackles break just like that on my Phaeton. I hadn't been able to grease them properly for a while so I investigated. What I found gave me a fright. Things could have turned nasty very quickly, had they let go. A real quality issue (and liability issue), IMO. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

07-18-2020, 06:29 PM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,427	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy When I purchased my A someone had wrapped the axle tube under the end of the spring with cloth tape. The end of the spring had worn though the tube, I wonder how long the end of the spring rode on the tube to ware a hole. All fixed now! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

07-18-2020, 07:36 PM	#6
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tom Endy is one of the great resources we are fortunate to have helping us less knowledgable folks out. He is also a true gentleman! .

07-19-2020, 08:45 AM	#7
Lona Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gloucester, Va Posts: 471	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy I second your feelings about Tom Endy. He has been an inspiration to many of us and we sincerely hope he does not tire of contributing his wisdom about our precious cars. Glen __________________ '31 Model A Deluxe Roadster '35 Packard Convertible Sedan '88 Pontiac Fiero GT '36 Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

07-19-2020, 10:06 AM	#8
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,109	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy When it comes to the Model "A," sharing knowledge, and getting work done it's Saint Endy! Tom is a humongous value to our hobby! __________________ Bob Bidonde

07-19-2020, 11:42 AM	#9
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 1,457	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy Tom has rebuilt many parts for my cars throughout the years. He does an exceptional job. He is always willing to answer any question. His articles are informative and professional. We are fortunate to have him in our hobby.

07-19-2020, 07:38 PM	#10
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Moon Posts: 999	Re: A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy Yes I have read all of his Tech Articles on the Santa Anita web site. Great Info! __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...