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40cpe · 10-27-2016, 07:26 PM

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.

Ken/Alabama · 10-27-2016, 08:03 PM

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

40cpe · 10-27-2016, 08:55 PM

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.

Ken/Alabama · 10-27-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 40cpe

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.

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

Jack E/NJ · 10-27-2016, 09:38 PM

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

40cpe · 10-27-2016, 09:54 PM

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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

10-27-2016, 07:26 PM	#1
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	'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.

10-27-2016, 08:55 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	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.

10-27-2016, 09:38 PM	#5
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,260	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

10-27-2016, 09:54 PM	#6
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Re: '40 clutch equalizer ball reinforcement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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