Re: Radius rod ball cap

Posted by Bob Carabbio on July 25, 1998 at 16:55:35

In Reply to: Radius rod ball cap
posted by Jack Metcalf on July 25, 1998 at 15:27:52

Since Ford abandoned the steel on steel ball himself, you already have a good answer.
I've always used the rubber joint in my "A"s just because it's a better system than the original and I'm a daily driver.It's also quieter, and easier on the flywheel housing.
Concerns about alignment are baseless since the actual change in castor as a result of the rubber ball and its mount is much less than can occur from variations in front springs.
I DO think, though, that while you can use the rubber on a worn ball, it's better to rebuild the ball to spec, AND THEN use the rubber joint.I brazed mine back to size and filed it with a 1.5" (if I recall properly)diameter template.
The rubber joint is designed to accept an unworn ball end.If you use it with a worn ball, it'll be quieter but still permit motion. My radius rad ball looked a lot like a walnut before restoration.

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Re: Radius rod ball cap Jack Metcalf July 25, 1998 at 17:26:03(1)
Re: Radius rod ball cap Bob Carabbio July 26, 1998 at 02:16:59(0)

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