Re: Rear Spring Question?

Posted by Mike Flanagan on December 02, 1997 at 18:54:28

In Reply to: Rear Spring Question?
posted by Fred Murphy on November 29, 1997 at 21:53:19

I like to chamfer the bottom ends of each leaf so eliminate "digging" into the leaf below. On old springs it is sometimes necessary to sand some on the top of the leaf as well. When I reassemble I wipe a film of grease/STP between the leaves to lubricate. Works for me.

The Model A Fool.

: I've reinstalled the rear springs,and all went well,except the rear U bolts. If I tighten all four castle nuts and center nut this will draw the springs up tight under the rear crossmember but the catle nuts will be over an inch above the cotter pin holes.If I back of the center nut and four U bolt nuts down to the cotter pin hole it raises the rear of the frame,alas it is about 25-3/4" from the ground. Which is correct,bolt tight or back off castle nuts? Is it wise to install the spring covers now that it is easily exposed? How much foot lbs to the center bolt is safe? I recieved my A with a brocken rear crossmember that I replaced and I don't want to reinstall the U-bolts incorrectly. Thanks again for your advice from "The Model A Novice of the North" Regards.




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