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Ed Solari · 12-26-2011, 09:59 AM

The rubber ball that mounts to the wishbone for the front axle ... I spayed it with silicone lub and it slipped right on the metal ball on the wishborn.

In that the rubber ball is from MAC and Made in China and I think I once saw an elaborate KRWilson tool to mount the ball...I am concerned that it went on so easy.

Any thoughts...any USA source for the ball

Thank you

David J · 12-26-2011, 10:29 AM

Hey Ed , What really counts is that there isn't any slop in this joint when bolted together . Simple way to check this is to watch the joint as you turn the steering back & forth . If you have the SOFT ball with the little bumps it is probably gonna be sloppy & that makes for a less than perfect driving car . No idea on current suppliers of good ones . I personally use good old ones . If you try to use an NOS one it helps to boil it first as they like to split & this softens them up some . I don't have any X-tras of these -sorry .

barnfind08 · 12-26-2011, 09:04 PM

Ed: I will send you a n.o.s ford script ball and a aftermarket ball made in the 60's. One of these will do the job for you. Fred

cobbie · 12-26-2011, 10:10 PM

Ed, I've found that when I use a spray lube it stays slippery. I have found that if you use contact cleaner it is very slick on rubber but it evaporates very fast and stays tight.
good luck, Cobbie

PeteVS · 12-27-2011, 07:03 AM

A little lube and a shot of compressed air through the little hole in the back of the ball almost makes the ball jump on to the wishbone when assembling.

Ed Solari · 12-27-2011, 07:45 AM

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Hi One and all...thanks for all the inputs. Fred and Larry I have responded to your kind offers via the Fordbarn private message system.

BTW for those interested I have found all of the correct OEM fasteners for the 33/34 Ford Roadster...send private message if interested
Ed Solari

12-26-2011, 09:59 AM	#1
Ed Solari Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 217	33/34 radius ball issue The rubber ball that mounts to the wishbone for the front axle ... I spayed it with silicone lub and it slipped right on the metal ball on the wishborn. In that the rubber ball is from MAC and Made in China and I think I once saw an elaborate KRWilson tool to mount the ball...I am concerned that it went on so easy. Any thoughts...any USA source for the ball Thank you

12-26-2011, 10:29 AM	#2
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: 33/34 radius ball issue Hey Ed , What really counts is that there isn't any slop in this joint when bolted together . Simple way to check this is to watch the joint as you turn the steering back & forth . If you have the SOFT ball with the little bumps it is probably gonna be sloppy & that makes for a less than perfect driving car . No idea on current suppliers of good ones . I personally use good old ones . If you try to use an NOS one it helps to boil it first as they like to split & this softens them up some . I don't have any X-tras of these -sorry .

12-26-2011, 09:04 PM	#3
barnfind08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 905	Re: 33/34 radius ball issue Ed: I will send you a n.o.s ford script ball and a aftermarket ball made in the 60's. One of these will do the job for you. Fred

12-26-2011, 10:10 PM	#4
cobbie Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 84	Re: 33/34 radius ball issue Ed, I've found that when I use a spray lube it stays slippery. I have found that if you use contact cleaner it is very slick on rubber but it evaporates very fast and stays tight. good luck, Cobbie

12-27-2011, 07:03 AM	#5
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,811	Re: 33/34 radius ball issue A little lube and a shot of compressed air through the little hole in the back of the ball almost makes the ball jump on to the wishbone when assembling. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

12-27-2011, 07:45 AM	#6
Ed Solari Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 217	Re: 33/34 radius ball issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi One and all...thanks for all the inputs. Fred and Larry I have responded to your kind offers via the Fordbarn private message system. BTW for those interested I have found all of the correct OEM fasteners for the 33/34 Ford Roadster...send private message if interested Ed Solari