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08-20-2018, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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Front axle repair or replacement
I bought a 1930 Model A from my aunt, and in the process of working through the brakes in the front end, I discovered a LOT of play in the perch pin. Digging in a bit more, I found that the perch pin nut had been sloppy for so long, that it turned the round hole in axle into more of an oval.
Is it possible to pull the axle and have some re-sleeve it? if not, does anyone sell new axles? I've looked online (briefly) and none of the suppliers I've used sell them. |
08-20-2018, 10:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
A picture of the discrepant hole would help a lot. If you are talking about the king pin pin lock bolt, it is tapered so putting a bushing into it will be very difficult. Find a better axle.
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08-20-2018, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
I should’ve been more clear. It’s the perch pinhole in the axle, which is definitely tapered. Where would you suggest I start looking for a new axle?
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08-20-2018, 10:27 AM | #4 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
m5655
First, welcome to fordbarn and the Model A hobby! You don't list where you are located BUT Bert's in Colorado would be a great place to start. www.modelastore.com Bert's in Denver (Colorado) The web site will give you email & phone number. Good luck and let us know how you made out. |
08-20-2018, 10:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
Bert's Model A Center 303-293-3673 Closed Sunday and Monday
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08-20-2018, 12:09 PM | #6 |
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08-20-2018, 12:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
I have one that I was going to use, but I sold the car. It’s not new, but it looks very good to me. My king pin hole were oval. How to ship an axle?
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08-20-2018, 07:40 PM | #8 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
If the perch has been loose in the axle the wishbone will be worn where the perch fits too
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08-21-2018, 02:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
Watch for a complete axle assy. The extra parts WILL come in handy sooner or later. Probably not much different in price.
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08-21-2018, 03:23 PM | #10 |
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08-21-2018, 04:19 PM | #11 |
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08-21-2018, 04:21 PM | #12 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
m5655 where are you located , I have a few stock axles.
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10-07-2018, 11:26 PM | #13 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
Sorry I got behind on this. I've been focusing on my plane lately, and now that it has some momentum, I'm back to this.
I live in northern california. |
10-08-2018, 12:58 AM | #14 |
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Since shipping is so expensive put a wanted ad in the local Model A clubs newsletters. PM me with your email if you need some contact numbers.
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10-08-2018, 05:40 AM | #15 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
I had the same problem with my 29 fordor . The hole in the axle was no doubt oval and the hole in the radius rod was very worn as well . It would not be economic to repair these as they seem fairly available at swap meets (ex rodders i would guess). So both parts are junk more or less . I discreetly MIG welded the radius rod end to the axle which was an instant cure and the backside repair is hardly noticeable . One day maybe I will replace them .
John in sunny Suffolk County England . |
10-08-2018, 09:37 AM | #16 | |
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I just want to start getting her put back together. |
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10-08-2018, 09:43 AM | #17 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
And while I'm here, why is so dang hard to get a replacement axle? Is there something especially strange about these things. Seems like you can get any other part of the car.
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10-08-2018, 03:58 PM | #18 |
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Where in Northern California, I am in the Bay Area and have a few axles
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10-09-2018, 03:23 PM | #19 |
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Re: Front axle repair or replacement
"why is so dang hard to get a replacement axle" I would say to cost to manufacture a new unit , to the tolerance needed is pretty high, and with the cost high and demand low for a new one it would not be something the vendors would take on.. With all the good used ones around they a easy to come by. Most swap meets have a few and I would venture if you contacted a local club they could fix you up. best of luck...
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10-09-2018, 04:32 PM | #20 |
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East of sfo bay. I have several.
Pm me and get you going. |
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