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Reds34 · 02-25-2023, 08:05 PM

Does anyone know who can install new balls on steering arms for a '34 BB? From what I can tell, the arms are the same as AA, except for the pitman arm. It looks like Snyders has the double arm for an exchange, but the single arm is out of stock. I have yet to talk to Snyders to see what they say. I posted this in the V8 section to see what they say too.

Thank you,

Red

Oldbluoval · 02-26-2023, 05:50 AM

Try Bert’s

Reds34 · 02-27-2023, 07:20 PM

If any of you guys are wondering, Snyder's no longer reballs the big truck arms, Berts does not currently do the big trucks as the guy they use is a few months behind, and Brattons does not offer the service either. I may call Tams to see what he says. Any other ideas?

Red

supergnat · 02-27-2023, 08:42 PM

Try Schwalms Babbitted Bearings in Strasburg, PA mailto

[email protected] - (717) 687-6976

chrs1961815 · 02-27-2023, 09:33 PM

You might be stuck having to have someone weld it up and file it down.

J Franklin · 02-27-2023, 10:00 PM

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Reds34 · 03-01-2023, 05:34 PM

chrs1961815-
I really hope it doesn't come to that.

J Franklin-
I do, but I was hoping to have someone do it that has done it before and is familiar with the process.

I talked to Joe at Tams and it sounds like the guy he sends them to may be able to do it. We'll see.

Red

supergnat · 03-01-2023, 09:37 PM

NOTE: Schwalms is a Model A Engine builder. They re-balled the spindles and honed the kingpins for both of my Model A’s. No problems.

chrs1961815 · 03-01-2023, 11:18 PM

IMO, I would prefer a welded ball or a sleeved one to a new one that was welded on. Reason being is that there is just too much risk if the weld was bad or not sufficient enough. Preserving the original shank circumvents this possibility.

Oldbluoval · 03-02-2023, 06:57 AM

The drilling-thru the arm and using a ball stud is not my preference. Weakens the entire assembly
Fly-cutting the old ball off and leaving an upright shaft is the best. A ball that has been drilled, press fit and welded on top is best IMHO

Reds34 · 03-02-2023, 05:49 PM

Schwalms is also a no go.

Red

02-25-2023, 08:05 PM	#1
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Reballing steering arms Does anyone know who can install new balls on steering arms for a '34 BB? From what I can tell, the arms are the same as AA, except for the pitman arm. It looks like Snyders has the double arm for an exchange, but the single arm is out of stock. I have yet to talk to Snyders to see what they say. I posted this in the V8 section to see what they say too. Thank you, Red

02-26-2023, 05:50 AM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Reballing steering arms Try Bert’s

02-27-2023, 07:20 PM	#3
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: Reballing steering arms If any of you guys are wondering, Snyder's no longer reballs the big truck arms, Berts does not currently do the big trucks as the guy they use is a few months behind, and Brattons does not offer the service either. I may call Tams to see what he says. Any other ideas? Red

02-27-2023, 08:42 PM	#4
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: Reballing steering arms Try Schwalms Babbitted Bearings in Strasburg, PA mailto[email protected] - (717) 687-6976

02-27-2023, 09:33 PM	#5
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Reballing steering arms You might be stuck having to have someone weld it up and file it down. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

02-27-2023, 10:00 PM	#6
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Reballing steering arms Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Do you have a local machine shop?

03-01-2023, 05:34 PM	#7
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: Reballing steering arms chrs1961815- I really hope it doesn't come to that. J Franklin- I do, but I was hoping to have someone do it that has done it before and is familiar with the process. I talked to Joe at Tams and it sounds like the guy he sends them to may be able to do it. We'll see. Red

03-01-2023, 09:37 PM	#8
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: Reballing steering arms NOTE: Schwalms is a Model A Engine builder. They re-balled the spindles and honed the kingpins for both of my Model A’s. No problems.

03-01-2023, 11:18 PM	#9
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Reballing steering arms IMO, I would prefer a welded ball or a sleeved one to a new one that was welded on. Reason being is that there is just too much risk if the weld was bad or not sufficient enough. Preserving the original shank circumvents this possibility. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Last edited by chrs1961815; 03-02-2023 at 07:59 AM.

03-02-2023, 06:57 AM	#10
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Reballing steering arms The drilling-thru the arm and using a ball stud is not my preference. Weakens the entire assembly Fly-cutting the old ball off and leaving an upright shaft is the best. A ball that has been drilled, press fit and welded on top is best IMHO

03-02-2023, 05:49 PM	#11
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: Reballing steering arms Schwalms is also a no go. Red