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When you change from the gas tank mounted support to the dash rail mounted support, what happens to the old mount under the tank? Mine is not leaking, but I don't want to wait until it does. Does the new bracket hold the column clear of the old bracket? Do you have to cut the old one off? I hope to just leave the old one in place but not clamped up.
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I just replaced mine, the old bracket (top piece) stays put but leave about 1/8 " clearance all around it so there is no contact. I had to shim the new bracket with washers to get the correct clearance. There is a Ford Barn post that shows photos of a shim they used. It may help to loosen the steering sector on the frame and then tighten the top bracket and then tighten the bottom end last.
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leave out the rubber and the lower half of the original and there should be about 1/8th inch clearance. I have seen some with the lower half and no rubber too, which does not contact the steering column either.
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Does anyone have a pic of how the conversion is done?
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pSteering sup 1.jpgI will try to put a picture. hope it will work. Bill
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Thanks for the replies and helpful info! I am ready to make the change.
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Thanks for the pic Bill!
I assume this change can be done on all 1930 body styles? |
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That clamp will fit all 30 and 31, except the dropped column models, like the vic and 2dr phaeton. It will also fit the 28-29 if you make a shim, which is either 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch, I cant remember, and drill one hole. I did it to Barry's 29 special coupe.
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Tony S Florida has a set of pics but has not been able to master posting pics on this forum. He has step by step photos. I went to his house a short while ago and we were only able to post pics 25% of the time. I'm going to have to check home to see if I still have them on my home computer. Go to Ahooga.com I see there is a thread about this same thing and Tony has posted the pics.
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What is the purpose of adding a secondary column drop?
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When entering and exiting a model A the driver often graps the steering wheel to assist him/her into the seat. This pulling, over time, can and has loosened rivits, cracked the solder and causes gas leaks.
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Flathead, Mike V & Tony should be able to help you.
2/344151 & 2/384792 I copy 11/5/08 |
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Got it. Is there realy no way to fix this or is it better to leave it & go with the secondary.
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Also don't grab the steering wheel for support when getting in and out of the car. |
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What is the best fix for this? ![]() Sorry, didn't mean to highjack this thread. |
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Drain the tank, clean the area around the leak, and use a heavy soldering copper or propane torch with a soldering tip to resolder the area. That's how my Tudor tank bracket was fixed many years ago and it's still leak free.
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Thanks guys! |
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