Re: Early 28 steering repair

Posted by Mike Flanagan on April 02, 1998 at 08:23:53

In Reply to: Re: Early 28 steering repair
posted by Glen Weilbaker on April 02, 1998 at 07:32:34

As I've said before, many times, I'm a big fan of the way Henry did it originally. The radius rod ball can very easily be repaired (out of the car) by building up with weld and grinding off all of the build up that isn't round. I do this with a air die grinder with grinding stones that I purposely sacrifice a small amount of the stone to concave the grinding surface. Then I just go in circles checking with a "gauge" that I made to fit a "good" radius ball from another car. Takes about an hour to repair the ball including welding. If you have access to an AC welder (the litle red Lincoln "buzz box" works well) you can buy E 7018AC 3/32 dia and it will work nicely. Then replace whatever is necessary to bring the ball socket back to original and it's in there!
God Speed Under 50.
The Model A Fool.
: Franz,
:To add to Dan comments, The rubber ball is good but does not last long. The oil attackes the rubber and it turns to goo. Check the ball with every oil change and replace it at least once a year regaurdless. With those bolts, I use a forged shaft philips screw driver, some leverage, a little heat and a lot of patience. When you go to put it back together, books recommend replacing the felt block oiled but I think that is for the original set up. With the rubber ball put the felt in dry and grease up the ball. The grease attacks the rubber too but not like the oil. Does anyone run theirs dry?
: This is what I've noticed with these things,
: GW

Follow Ups:
Re: Early 28 steering repair Glen Weilbaker April 02, 1998 at 13:00:40(1)
Re: Early 28 steering repair Mike Flanagan April 02, 1998 at 21:29:39(0)

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