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03-17-2022, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Was there a option in 32 for greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? I need to replace mine and it doesn't look home made
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03-17-2022, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
I am not a 32 guy, but even model A's had a zerk on the pedals
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03-17-2022, 09:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
The early '32 pedal shaft version was as in your photo. There were no grease fittings in the early pedals themselves.
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03-18-2022, 06:29 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Shout out to DavidG . . . just love that he can look at dang near any 32 part and tell the story that fits!
Thanks for all you do - it is a GREAT help to all of us who have 32's in any form. |
03-18-2022, 06:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
BTW, if you're needing to replace the shaft, you probably also need to replace the bushings in the pedals themselves. While you could probably modify the pedals to put zerks in them, I would think that a good high-quality (thicker) wheel bearing grease would work quite well during assembly and last a good long time.
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03-18-2022, 09:22 AM | #6 |
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03-18-2022, 03:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Does anyone know, if anyone is supplying these?
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03-18-2022, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
They were never reproduced to my knowledge, but someone well versed in NOS parts such as Michael Driskell at thirdgenauto.com might have one. I had some made years ago for a super-early '32 that I was restoring and perhaps have one left over. Please send me a personal message next month when I am back among my old car stuff if you are still seeking one.
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03-19-2022, 04:55 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
As someone not averse to modifying Ford pedals to run hydraulic brakes, a greaseable shaft is possibly a good idea. Often the grease nipple is compromised when welding on an extension to the pedal to operate the master cylinder.
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03-19-2022, 09:34 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Like Mart, I welded a tab onto my 32 pedal. The grease fitting location was directly beneath this tab so I drilled and tapped for a new location for the grease nipple.
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03-19-2022, 09:38 AM | #11 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
It would not be too difficult to make a new shaft (if you know somebody with a lathe). Also, you could probably bore the shaft on one end and put a grease fitting on the end, with appropriate holes for grease to get into the pedal bushings - then you're not modifying the pedals themselves (if this is a concern). The key is making sure that you can get to the zerk fitting you'd install in the end of the shaft - would probably need a 90-degree fitting.
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03-19-2022, 09:46 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
If used in a '32 chassis frame with legs forward of the center cross member forming a K, a 60 degree angle grease fitting is a better choice rather than that with a 90 degree angle fitting.
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03-19-2022, 11:08 AM | #13 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
I made a shackle bolt for my Model A Hupmobile by drilling and tapping for a grease fitting. Maybe if a new shaft isn't too hard it could be done.
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03-20-2022, 12:05 AM | #15 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Seems all the repo shafts are both open ended/hollow all the way through, but I suppose I could tap and plug one end, to close it off
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03-20-2022, 10:37 AM | #17 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Any suggestions for the bracket, I have ware on both sides could I use a cooper on each side? With the wave washer still in between the two pedals?
What has anyone done? Other than look for another better bracket Thanks fellas for all the inputs |
03-20-2022, 10:57 AM | #18 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
^Just use a thin washer? It's not hyper critical.
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03-20-2022, 11:09 AM | #19 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
The original spring (wave) washer will take up the slack between the pedals as the shaft is stationery.
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03-20-2022, 11:10 AM | #20 |
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Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft?
Ok great, was not sure if it was a problem.
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