The Ford Barn

Erbleding · 04-19-2023, 04:32 PM

Question.
Does the front floor need to come out to get to the universal joint clamshell assembly? Is there a link to instructions for this process? Thanks!

Kube · 04-19-2023, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Erbleding

Question.
Does the front floor need to come out to get to the universal joint clamshell assembly? Is there a link to instructions for this process? Thanks!

I have always removed the floorboards. In my opinion, much easier that way than attempting to remove the shells from beneath the vehicle.

What is your purpose for removing them?

Erbleding · 04-20-2023, 06:18 AM

Got it. Also had to remove the speedometer housing. Thanks

19Fordy · 04-20-2023, 09:20 AM

Here's a 1940 clamshell for reference. Replace the cork seal with a new neoprene seal while you have it apart.https://www.ebay.com/itm/25125522858...Bk9SR8brgvHzYQ
READ MORE ABOUT CLAMSHELL INSTALL HERE.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/searc...rchid=31684487

Erbleding · 04-21-2023, 07:31 AM

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Project is complete. Learned that the last person to remove the clamshell did not put the two paper gaskets in place. Took it for a drive and still had a couple of drops on the floor pan. Hoping it is just residual oil dripping down from surrounding areas from the previous leak. A big thanks to everyone’s help

04-19-2023, 04:32 PM	#1
Erbleding Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Franklin,IN Posts: 31	1936 clamshell removal Question. Does the front floor need to come out to get to the universal joint clamshell assembly? Is there a link to instructions for this process? Thanks!

04-20-2023, 06:18 AM	#3
Erbleding Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Franklin,IN Posts: 31	Re: 1936 clamshell removal Got it. Also had to remove the speedometer housing. Thanks

04-21-2023, 07:31 AM	#5
Erbleding Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Franklin,IN Posts: 31	Re: 1936 clamshell removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Project is complete. Learned that the last person to remove the clamshell did not put the two paper gaskets in place. Took it for a drive and still had a couple of drops on the floor pan. Hoping it is just residual oil dripping down from surrounding areas from the previous leak. A big thanks to everyone’s help