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10-10-2019, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Many of you have probably heard about the early 28 Abell starter drive but how many have seen this item. This is the an Abell starter drive, used on the very early Model As. I do not believe this drive is complete, I think there are a couple of springs and a spacer missing. The Ford Service Bulletins contain a drawing and some service information. I recently rediscovered this part in my collection of stuff I will never use. All my 28s had the 1/2" starter drive but with the later style bendix. It is an interesting item, if someone would need it for their early 28 project I may consider letting it go. Last edited by frank55a; 10-11-2019 at 11:41 AM. |
10-12-2019, 06:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Great photos Frank, thanks for posting.
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10-15-2019, 05:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
I found 3 NOS Abell pinions at Hershey about 12 years ago, so I made the rest of the parts to complete them. Someday I will use one on my 28, just to see if they are troublesome as reported.
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10-15-2019, 06:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Tom,
I think what is missing from the Abell shown above is 2 springs and a space. Is that correct and all that is missing? |
10-15-2019, 07:55 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Tom I have one on each of my 28 cars and have no problems at all..The only difference is when you engage it the sound is louder with a heavy clunk !!..
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10-21-2019, 10:50 AM | #6 |
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10-22-2019, 12:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rare Very Early 28 Abell starter drive Conversation Piece
Tom,
Thanks. If I found the correct pictures you referenced above they were detailed as you said but very blurry. Thanks Frank |
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