The Ford Barn

theodore · 02-05-2013, 11:22 AM

I have a 1934 ford roadster that locked up in the rear end due to no oil in the differential. I would like to tackle this job myself but need some expert advice on how to go about pulling the rear end and replacing gears etc. It has an enclosed drive shaft.
Or maybe I should be looking for someone with the expertise to do the repair for me. I live in Longmont,CO
Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.

Ken Arms · 02-05-2013, 12:04 PM

Theodore, I have not had one apart but pulling one out of car is not difficult assuming you are mechanical and have the tools. you would need to un bolt rear spring u-bolts, shock links and un bolt drive shaft tube at tranny. Im sure others will chime in with much more info for you. enjoy. Ken

Charlie Stephens · 02-05-2013, 12:09 PM

The way most of us drive our cars a properly rebuilt rear end should last forever. I would pull the rear end and take it to someone rather than try to learn on it. Contact people in your local EFV8 Club (earlyfordv8.org) and see who is doing it in your area.

Charlie Stephens

35ragtop · 02-05-2013, 07:22 PM

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=462776

Try this link, its a very good step by step procedure. I have just done mine and am very happy with results. PM me if you have any questions
Daveh

David J · 02-05-2013, 08:13 PM

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If you tackle this yourself be CAREFUL dealing with the rear spring unhooking-hooking up to the shackles as it can HURT you . Lotsa force there looking for an escape . This issue has been covered here B4 .

02-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#1
theodore Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Longmont,CO Posts: 23	removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end I have a 1934 ford roadster that locked up in the rear end due to no oil in the differential. I would like to tackle this job myself but need some expert advice on how to go about pulling the rear end and replacing gears etc. It has an enclosed drive shaft. Or maybe I should be looking for someone with the expertise to do the repair for me. I live in Longmont,CO Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.

02-05-2013, 12:04 PM	#2
Ken Arms Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex Vermont Posts: 599	Re: removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end Theodore, I have not had one apart but pulling one out of car is not difficult assuming you are mechanical and have the tools. you would need to un bolt rear spring u-bolts, shock links and un bolt drive shaft tube at tranny. Im sure others will chime in with much more info for you. enjoy. Ken

02-05-2013, 12:09 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end The way most of us drive our cars a properly rebuilt rear end should last forever. I would pull the rear end and take it to someone rather than try to learn on it. Contact people in your local EFV8 Club (earlyfordv8.org) and see who is doing it in your area. Charlie Stephens

02-05-2013, 07:22 PM	#4
35ragtop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gold Coast , Australia Posts: 249	Re: removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=462776 Try this link, its a very good step by step procedure. I have just done mine and am very happy with results. PM me if you have any questions Daveh

02-05-2013, 08:13 PM	#5
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: removing and repairing 1934 Ford rear end Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you tackle this yourself be CAREFUL dealing with the rear spring unhooking-hooking up to the shackles as it can HURT you . Lotsa force there looking for an escape . This issue has been covered here B4 .