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rust revival · 03-17-2022, 06:48 PM

Was there a option in 32 for greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? I need to replace mine and it doesn't look home made
I know 1935 up had them

cas3 · 03-17-2022, 08:51 PM

I am not a 32 guy, but even model A's had a zerk on the pedals

DavidG · 03-17-2022, 09:39 PM

The early '32 pedal shaft version was as in your photo. There were no grease fittings in the early pedals themselves.

Bored&Stroked · 03-18-2022, 06:29 AM

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.

Bored&Stroked · 03-18-2022, 06:32 AM

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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Quote:

Originally Posted by cas3

I am not a 32 guy, but even model A's had a zerk on the pedals

Not all A's had them.

rust revival · 03-18-2022, 03:11 PM

Does anyone know, if anyone is supplying these?

DavidG · 03-18-2022, 03:58 PM

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.

Mart · 03-19-2022, 04:55 AM

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.

Mart.

glennpm · 03-19-2022, 09:34 AM

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.

Glenn

Bored&Stroked · 03-19-2022, 09:38 AM

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.

DavidG · 03-19-2022, 09:46 AM

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.

J Franklin · 03-19-2022, 11:08 AM

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.

Kube · 03-19-2022, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

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.

You put a smile on my mug this morning. I could not agree with you more in regard to David's knowledge. The man continues to make me humble.
Nor could I have stated the truth as well as you had.

Bored&Stroked · 03-20-2022, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kube

You put a smile on my mug this morning. I could not agree with you more in regard to David's knowledge. The man continues to make me humble.
Nor could I have stated the truth as well as you had.

Thanks and have a fantastic weekend!

B&S

rust revival · 03-20-2022, 10:34 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

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.

rust revival · 03-20-2022, 10:37 AM

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

Mart · 03-20-2022, 10:57 AM

^Just use a thin washer? It's not hyper critical.

DavidG · 03-20-2022, 11:09 AM

The original spring (wave) washer will take up the slack between the pedals as the shaft is stationery.

rust revival · 03-20-2022, 11:10 AM

Ok great, was not sure if it was a problem.

03-17-2022, 08:51 PM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? I am not a 32 guy, but even model A's had a zerk on the pedals

03-17-2022, 09:39 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	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.

03-18-2022, 06:29 AM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	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
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	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.

03-18-2022, 03:11 PM	#7
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? Does anyone know, if anyone is supplying these?

03-18-2022, 03:58 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	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.

03-19-2022, 04:55 AM	#9
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	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. Mart.

03-19-2022, 09:34 AM	#10
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,980	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. Glenn

03-19-2022, 09:38 AM	#11
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	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.

03-19-2022, 09:46 AM	#12
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	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.

03-19-2022, 11:08 AM	#13
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	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.

03-20-2022, 10:57 AM	#18
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,744	Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? ^Just use a thin washer? It's not hyper critical.

03-20-2022, 11:09 AM	#19
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	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.

03-20-2022, 11:10 AM	#20
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: 1932 greasable brake/clutch pedal shaft? Ok great, was not sure if it was a problem.