The Ford Barn

Kevin in NJ · 08-24-2015, 12:09 PM

Steering sector shaft size is wrong.

The number has moved over in to the Bratton's catalog.

I think the biggest weakness of his book is a lack of dimensions. For example, determining the fit of a tranny gear to the spline shaft. As I recall he states put some oil on the shaft and let it slide down. If it goes down fast then it is worn too much. I had a shaft and a gear where it went down fast but it only had about .001 or .002" of wear total when measured.

I know there were some other things. I started writing details as I found them at one point. The problem is I do not need to reference the book much these days. I have other sources.

His illustrations are wonderful and it is absolutely a must have for your library, but as with all the books you need to check the numbers.

08-24-2015, 12:09 PM	#11
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Les Andrews books concerning errors within... Steering sector shaft size is wrong. The number has moved over in to the Bratton's catalog. I think the biggest weakness of his book is a lack of dimensions. For example, determining the fit of a tranny gear to the spline shaft. As I recall he states put some oil on the shaft and let it slide down. If it goes down fast then it is worn too much. I had a shaft and a gear where it went down fast but it only had about .001 or .002" of wear total when measured. I know there were some other things. I started writing details as I found them at one point. The problem is I do not need to reference the book much these days. I have other sources. His illustrations are wonderful and it is absolutely a must have for your library, but as with all the books you need to check the numbers.