Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2020, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,451
Re: 2 post car lift
I got an auto lift from Best Buy auto about two weeks ago. Did a great deal of research. I had planned on installing it myself, but happened to meet an installer when picking it up. Made me an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2020, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
Problem solved. Thanks to all those that offered help. It's been like learning how a magic trick is done -- "that's so simple, why was it so hard to solve." The short answer is that the shoes were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
Correction, I'm getting 2.5" of travel with only the left front open. This is the cylinder with the most travel. (I know I haven't separated the back wheels, but combined they're 4". I'm using DOT...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
It's a highly modified Model A pickup; I call it my Johnny Cash car. I bought it like that. Some things were done great; some not so great, including the brakes. Here's some better data; today I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
Cylinders are a 48-51 Ford 1 1/8" and 1" on the front and 1" on the rear. Yes, I purchased one new front cylinder, and I rebuilt the other three. Since I can pinch off the line, I believe the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
Thanks for the replies, here's some better info and an update. The MC is a Ford F-100 1961-1966. MAPA part # P36072. Just put it on the rack, and this is my result today (I'm not skilled enough to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
I talked to Wilwood this morning. They believe even with the built in pressure valve, I need the 10# on the front and back each. I'm struggling with understanding how air "is" getting into the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
I’ll try the 1 1/8” MC. If I’m going to change MC, then I’d like to put in a dual. The question then, do I need the wilwood pressure valves since the MC is lower than the wheel cylinders?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Re: Spongy Brakes
Thanks. It is not a dual master cylinder. If there is supposed to be a check valve, that helps me understand a couple of things- the 1 1/8” master cylinder I tried was defective and I probably didn’t...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2020, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,275
Spongy Brakes
I'm trying to diagnose a spongy brake problem on a '41 Ford four drum setup; master cylinder with a single 1" bore is mounted lower than the wheel cylinders. Lines are bled, drums turned, new shoes,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2020, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,119
Re: Adjusting Brakes for a 39 41 Ford
Thought I'd give those kind enough to help an update. Couldn't locate the issue, so I decided to do a complete rebuild. In the process, I learned I had a multitude of issues. The cam washers on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,119
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,119
Re: Adjusting Brakes for a 39 41 Ford
Thanks KGS. These are the instructions I used. Item 2 will not work for me; in this position, I cannot get the drum on. Once on, I cannot turn to this position as there is not enough movement in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,119
Re: Adjusting Brakes for a 39 41 Ford
Thanks. I read those instructions and compared with another set which said the same except but did not say to apply brake pressure. I did chose to use the other instructions. I'll try it with brake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2020, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,119
Adjusting Brakes for a 39 41 Ford
Need help; cant seem to get it right. First, both lower cams must be turned in wrong direction approximately 45 degrees to get the hub to mount, and they have very little movement either way before...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2018, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,138
e track installation
Just bought a Wells Cargo 20 ft trailer with plywood beds, and I'm installing e track tie down strips. The steel framing underneath are on 24" centers. I am planning on putting pairs of 1/4" bolts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2017, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Re: Hand Brake on Juice Brake Modification
Turning drums would work but would use up a lot of material. Shoes fit nicely in the drums but removing material would work as well. I'm in the Dallas area. Cable length may be it. It looks like if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2017, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Hand Brake on Juice Brake Modification
I am installing new brake cylinders and shoes on a 1929 Model A pickup that has had juice brakes installed. On the front, I had to move the shoes in as far as they would go to get the drum on. On...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2017, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Re: Laycock OD oil and level
Thanks for the advice. Took it for a drive. With one quart of atf, it shifted in and out like a dream. Now to figure out how to install safety switch.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2017, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Re: Laycock OD oil and level
Drained the oil -- it had about 2/3 a cup of oil in unit. Put in a quart of ATF. It filled it up a little over half full. Hope that's not too much. Had hoped to test drive and report on how well it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Re: Laycock OD oil and level
Thanks, I let you know in a few days. I have it jacked up now. Going through all the systems, checking fluids, brakes, etc. I'm going to replace the OD oil and measure the quart into it so I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2017, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
Laycock OD oil and level
Newbie question:
I have a Laycock J type OD. From the threads, I should use 30W oil if it's old type; ATF if it's new type. (1) So how do I tell if it's old or new? Will ATF work either way? ...
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