The Ford Barn

Ron/IA · 11-25-2010, 09:12 AM

I have a friend with a leaky steering column support at the gas tank on his 1930 Model A Tudor. I know there is a fix which puts the column mount on the dash; thus relieving the tank from the stress of the column.

I have not been able to locate this information (I did have it on my old computer, but it crashed).

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-25-2010, 09:31 AM

Ron, are you of the opinion that if the column is removed from the tank bracket that the leak will stop?

Ron/IA · 11-25-2010, 09:45 AM

Brent - No, the leak will have to be fixed (he is in the process now). I just wanted to show my friend how this problem could be avoided in the future, and then let him decide.

Anyone been able to find the info yet?
It will be much appreciated.

gpits68 · 11-25-2010, 10:01 AM

i think that late 31 model A's had a steering colomn support mounted off of the dash rail,therefore not putting stress on the gas tank.he could repair the leak,then add the 31 support with the original one not actually supporting the column.

1931 flamingo · 11-25-2010, 10:02 AM

Use the later 31 steering column suppot (available from the vendors) and it mounts up under the dash panel (Ibelieve to existing holes, may have to use spacer washers). Others more knowlegable may chime in. U could also do a search as this has been discussed in detail before.
Paul in CT

john in illinois · 11-25-2010, 10:15 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

On a 30 the 31 support bolts on using two of the under dash bolts-no spacer needed. Also,don't use the bottom support as the two together can cause more problems. loosen the steering box and then tighten the 31 support.Leave the bottom bracket rubber cushion out and there won't be any strain on the tank.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-25-2010, 10:17 AM

Hey Ron, I think THIS is what you are looking for.

Jazzjr · 11-25-2010, 10:36 AM

Here is a Link from Mac's for the Bracket for a 1930-31. Mac's has a sale on this weekend, 10% off everything in their Catalog with the Code below

Use Promo Code "TURKEY10". Offer Ends November 30th, 2010

http://macsautoparts.com/model-a-ste...0R3CHL1096376/

Bill Steiner · 11-25-2010, 08:11 PM

I used two washers to space mine down a little. I did not want it to touch the old support. Bill

gpits68 · 11-25-2010, 08:16 PM

can the additional support be used on a 28-29?

Tom Wesenberg · 11-25-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpits68

can the additional support be used on a 28-29?

Someone put a late support on my 29 Tudor. It seems to fit OK, but I'll probably remove it someday when I restore the car.

LeRoycoupe/N.Y. · 11-25-2010, 09:44 PM

YES-can be used on 28-29

mrtexas · 11-25-2010, 09:48 PM

Buy an original bracket. They are much better than the repros. Ebay has them all the time:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ford-...#ht_500wt_1182

Brian SATX · 11-25-2010, 10:21 PM

You can add it to the 28-29 without drilling any extra holes in the car. Someone posted here before with pictures of how to do it. You take a samll plate that matches the holes behind the dashrail. Make some more hoels to match the drop and then you are good to go. I will see if I have it in my files.

LeRoycoupe/N.Y. · 11-25-2010, 11:24 PM

It posted by JoeWay under next post (Steering Column Mount)

Ron/IA · 11-25-2010, 11:35 PM

All - Yes, the information you have supplied is exactly what I was looking for (and what I remembered after seeing said info).

I will make copies of the pictures, and part information.

Thanks,

11-25-2010, 09:12 AM	#1
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Steering Column Support I have a friend with a leaky steering column support at the gas tank on his 1930 Model A Tudor. I know there is a fix which puts the column mount on the dash; thus relieving the tank from the stress of the column. I have not been able to locate this information (I did have it on my old computer, but it crashed). Can anyone help me out? Thanks, __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

11-25-2010, 09:31 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 12,248	Re: Steering Column Support Ron, are you of the opinion that if the column is removed from the tank bracket that the leak will stop? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

11-25-2010, 09:45 AM	#3
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Steering Column Support Brent - No, the leak will have to be fixed (he is in the process now). I just wanted to show my friend how this problem could be avoided in the future, and then let him decide. Anyone been able to find the info yet? It will be much appreciated. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

11-25-2010, 10:01 AM	#4
gpits68 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Staunton , Virginia Posts: 239	Re: Steering Column Support i think that late 31 model A's had a steering colomn support mounted off of the dash rail,therefore not putting stress on the gas tank.he could repair the leak,then add the 31 support with the original one not actually supporting the column.

11-25-2010, 10:02 AM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Steering Column Support Use the later 31 steering column suppot (available from the vendors) and it mounts up under the dash panel (Ibelieve to existing holes, may have to use spacer washers). Others more knowlegable may chime in. U could also do a search as this has been discussed in detail before. Paul in CT

11-25-2010, 10:15 AM	#6
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: Steering Column Support Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On a 30 the 31 support bolts on using two of the under dash bolts-no spacer needed. Also,don't use the bottom support as the two together can cause more problems. loosen the steering box and then tighten the 31 support.Leave the bottom bracket rubber cushion out and there won't be any strain on the tank.

11-25-2010, 10:17 AM	#7
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 12,248	Re: Steering Column Support Hey Ron, I think THIS is what you are looking for. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

11-25-2010, 10:36 AM	#8
Jazzjr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crown Point, NY and Punta Gorda, FL. Posts: 259	Re: Steering Column Support Here is a Link from Mac's for the Bracket for a 1930-31. Mac's has a sale on this weekend, 10% off everything in their Catalog with the Code below Use Promo Code "TURKEY10". Offer Ends November 30th, 2010 http://macsautoparts.com/model-a-ste...0R3CHL1096376/

11-25-2010, 08:11 PM	#9
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Steering Column Support I used two washers to space mine down a little. I did not want it to touch the old support. Bill

11-25-2010, 08:16 PM	#10
gpits68 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Staunton , Virginia Posts: 239	Re: Steering Column Support can the additional support be used on a 28-29?

11-25-2010, 09:44 PM	#12
LeRoycoupe/N.Y. Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo N.Y. Posts: 16	Re: Steering Column Support YES-can be used on 28-29

11-25-2010, 09:48 PM	#13
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,432	Re: Steering Column Support Buy an original bracket. They are much better than the repros. Ebay has them all the time: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ford-...#ht_500wt_1182

11-25-2010, 10:21 PM	#14
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 891	Re: Steering Column Support You can add it to the 28-29 without drilling any extra holes in the car. Someone posted here before with pictures of how to do it. You take a samll plate that matches the holes behind the dashrail. Make some more hoels to match the drop and then you are good to go. I will see if I have it in my files. __________________ Brian SATX

11-25-2010, 11:24 PM	#15
LeRoycoupe/N.Y. Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo N.Y. Posts: 16	Re: Steering Column Support It posted by JoeWay under next post (Steering Column Mount)

11-25-2010, 11:35 PM	#16
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Steering Column Support All - Yes, the information you have supplied is exactly what I was looking for (and what I remembered after seeing said info). I will make copies of the pictures, and part information. Thanks, __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/