The Ford Barn - A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy

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Y-Blockhead

07-18-2020 04:35 PM

A Big Thanks to Mr. Endy

Thanks for the heads up Tom. I pulled the rear end on my Town Sedan today to install my Mitchell :D. On the advice of Tom Endy I pulled the axle without the spring. Glad I did. Just as Tom mentioned in another thread one of my shackles was broken. Looks like it broke right at the lube hole, same place as Tom's Grandson's Tudor.

Looks like it has been broken for a while, notice how much the bar is worn and it is cracked. Appears I caught it just in time... :p:p

Something to watch out for.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9b8bf72d3e.jpg

Bob C

07-18-2020 04:48 PM

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Looks just like the one on Vince's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brokenshackles.htm

Y-Blockhead

07-18-2020 04:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 1910620)

Looks just like the one on Vince's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/brokenshackles.htm

It sure does!! :eek::eek: Except the one on Vince's site is a front shackle. I suspect both ends are junk. I ordered the USA made set from Snyder's. Doesn't look original but I would rather go for safety. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword

Synchro909

07-18-2020 06:10 PM

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I had both of the rear shackles break just like that on my Phaeton. I hadn't been able to grease them properly for a while so I investigated. What I found gave me a fright. Things could have turned nasty very quickly, had they let go.
A real quality issue (and liability issue), IMO.

Big hammer

07-18-2020 06:29 PM

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When I purchased my A someone had wrapped the axle tube under the end of the spring with cloth tape. The end of the spring had worn though the tube, I wonder how long the end of the spring rode on the tube to ware a hole. All fixed now!

McMimmcs

07-18-2020 07:36 PM

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Tom Endy is one of the great resources we are fortunate to have helping us less knowledgable folks out. He is also a true gentleman!
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Lona	07-19-2020 08:45 AM

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I second your feelings about Tom Endy. He has been an inspiration to many of us and we sincerely hope he does not tire of contributing his wisdom about our precious cars.

Glen

Bob Bidonde

07-19-2020 10:06 AM

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When it comes to the Model "A," sharing knowledge, and getting work done it's Saint Endy! Tom is a humongous value to our hobby!

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA

07-19-2020 11:42 AM

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Tom has rebuilt many parts for my cars throughout the years. He does an exceptional job. He is always willing to answer any question. His articles are informative and professional. We are fortunate to have him in our hobby.

The Master Cylinder

07-19-2020 07:38 PM

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Yes I have read all of his Tech Articles on the Santa Anita web site. Great Info!

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