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AMC5985 · 11-16-2017, 03:59 PM

Trying to identify the year on these anti-chatter rods. Help!

V8COOPMAN · 11-16-2017, 04:05 PM

1932...should be 17-1/2" long. DD

Charlie Stephens · 11-16-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

1932...should be 17-1/2" long. DD

Definitely '32 because of the way they mount to the K member. Could also be 15 1/4 long if they are for a V8 (18-6027) instead of a 4 cylinder. There are also a few other lengths, see "The 1932 Ford Book".

Charlie Stephens

Fortunateson · 11-18-2017, 03:54 PM

I haven't even tried on my '32 which will have a 8BA engine but I have a question relating to these rods. Are they nessesary nod if so can they be made or re they readily available?

Mart · 11-18-2017, 07:12 PM

They look like 32 ford. They might be 4 cyl rods, you can use 4 cyl rods on a V8 by dieing the thread down a bit further and relocating the rod to the V8 location in the K-member.

I don't have access to any at the moment to check the lengths of the two types.

Mart.

JSeery · 11-18-2017, 08:15 PM

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The rear axle torque tube assemble is connected fairly rigidly to the engine/transmission assembly. When you accelerate and brake, it tends to push the whole drivetrain forward and aft. The clutch linkage is a mechanical setup so this movement of the drivetrain is separate from the pedal assembly which is fixed to the frame. This can lead to chatter at the clutch plate, so they are often referred to as anti-chatter rods or stay- rods, etc.

AMC5985 · 11-20-2017, 06:15 PM

Thank you everyone, this information was extremely helpful. Much appreciated!

11-16-2017, 04:05 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,137	Re: Anti-Chatter Rods (#49) 1932...should be 17-1/2" long. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-18-2017, 03:54 PM	#4
Fortunateson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 513	Re: Anti-Chatter Rods (#49) I haven't even tried on my '32 which will have a 8BA engine but I have a question relating to these rods. Are they nessesary nod if so can they be made or re they readily available?

11-18-2017, 07:12 PM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,804	Re: Anti-Chatter Rods (#49) They look like 32 ford. They might be 4 cyl rods, you can use 4 cyl rods on a V8 by dieing the thread down a bit further and relocating the rod to the V8 location in the K-member. I don't have access to any at the moment to check the lengths of the two types. Mart.

11-18-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Anti-Chatter Rods (#49) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The rear axle torque tube assemble is connected fairly rigidly to the engine/transmission assembly. When you accelerate and brake, it tends to push the whole drivetrain forward and aft. The clutch linkage is a mechanical setup so this movement of the drivetrain is separate from the pedal assembly which is fixed to the frame. This can lead to chatter at the clutch plate, so they are often referred to as anti-chatter rods or stay- rods, etc.

11-20-2017, 06:15 PM	#7
AMC5985 Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 41	Re: Anti-Chatter Rods (#49) Thank you everyone, this information was extremely helpful. Much appreciated!