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Kevin - Illinois · 04-28-2012, 11:12 AM

I seem to have misplaced the felt for my radius ball and was wondering if anyone knew the correct size and a substitute that could be used?

H. L. Chauvin · 04-28-2012, 08:08 PM

Kevin,

This is not much help at all; however, been a while since I installed one, but as far as I can remember appears they were about 4-1/2" wide, (left to right), x about 1" thick, x 2-3/4" deep (front to back), made out of black, regular soft felt.

Only place I can think of which would have thick felt is a felt company; however, seems cheaper & faster to get this item from Model A vendor.

Hope someody can assist to suggest something else -- sometimes when zero (0) answers to questions get upgraded to one (1)answer, subsequent answers follow.

Fred K-OR · 04-28-2012, 08:35 PM

I purchased one from an A vendor and it seems like it is to big to fit in the space between the two bolts and the shaft that holds the bolts. Anyone know of a place where there may be a picture of how to install this felt or do you have a picture??

Thanks

Tom Endy · 04-29-2012, 01:20 AM

This is how I do it.

Tom Endy

H. L. Chauvin · 04-29-2012, 02:00 AM

Kevin,

Not trying to be facetious, but as a last resort, did you tell your wife or girl friend that you misplaced this item -- now that you have a picture above from Mr. Tom Endy, it is worth a try.

Years of experience shows that for some reason females have a super keen knack for finding "everything" around the house & garage or office, whether misplaced or purposely hidden. Worth a try! It was Eve who found the tree of knowledge for Adam,

Clydes 31 P/U · 04-29-2012, 04:59 AM

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I did the same thing and I cut it from a the cuff of one of my felt Sorel boot liners.

john in illinois · 04-29-2012, 10:11 AM

I used a piece of scotch bright. Lets the oil through to the ball pretty much like felt.

TD · 04-29-2012, 12:32 PM

nice pic tom - me too

Kevin - Illinois · 04-29-2012, 12:50 PM

Thanks everyone! I found a piece at Hobby Lobby last night. I love Tom's method! I'm putting it together today!

Fred K-OR · 04-29-2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks Tom for the picture.

Kevin - Illinois · 04-29-2012, 03:31 PM

Got it done with the motor and tranny in place. I fished the bolts one at a time up through the hole by lightly taping them to a screwdriver at a slight angle, then lowered them down through the bolt holes and working the screwdriver back and forth while holding the bolts until the tape broke free. Since the grooves in the tops of the bolts matched the cotter pin holes of the bolts I was able to line up the tops of the bolts with the cross pin and slide the pin straight in. I then oiled the felt and pushed it into position as shown in Tom's photo. The entire process took less than 10 minutes. I also greased the ball and cups with Mystic 6 (red stuff) before tightening. My Bride worked the jack to lift the radius bar into position as I lined everything up.

04-28-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Radius ball felt I seem to have misplaced the felt for my radius ball and was wondering if anyone knew the correct size and a substitute that could be used?

04-28-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Radius ball felt Kevin, This is not much help at all; however, been a while since I installed one, but as far as I can remember appears they were about 4-1/2" wide, (left to right), x about 1" thick, x 2-3/4" deep (front to back), made out of black, regular soft felt. Only place I can think of which would have thick felt is a felt company; however, seems cheaper & faster to get this item from Model A vendor. Hope someody can assist to suggest something else -- sometimes when zero (0) answers to questions get upgraded to one (1)answer, subsequent answers follow.

04-28-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Radius ball felt I purchased one from an A vendor and it seems like it is to big to fit in the space between the two bolts and the shaft that holds the bolts. Anyone know of a place where there may be a picture of how to install this felt or do you have a picture?? Thanks __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

04-29-2012, 02:00 AM	#5
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Radius ball felt Kevin, Not trying to be facetious, but as a last resort, did you tell your wife or girl friend that you misplaced this item -- now that you have a picture above from Mr. Tom Endy, it is worth a try. Years of experience shows that for some reason females have a super keen knack for finding "everything" around the house & garage or office, whether misplaced or purposely hidden. Worth a try! It was Eve who found the tree of knowledge for Adam,

04-29-2012, 04:59 AM	#6
Clydes 31 P/U Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: northern Il Posts: 302	Re: Radius ball felt Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I did the same thing and I cut it from a the cuff of one of my felt Sorel boot liners.

04-29-2012, 10:11 AM	#7
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Radius ball felt I used a piece of scotch bright. Lets the oil through to the ball pretty much like felt.

04-29-2012, 12:32 PM	#8
TD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shelby, nc Posts: 201	Re: Radius ball felt nice pic tom - me too

04-29-2012, 12:50 PM	#9
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Radius ball felt Thanks everyone! I found a piece at Hobby Lobby last night. I love Tom's method! I'm putting it together today!

04-29-2012, 03:14 PM	#10
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Radius ball felt Thanks Tom for the picture. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

04-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#11
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Radius ball felt Got it done with the motor and tranny in place. I fished the bolts one at a time up through the hole by lightly taping them to a screwdriver at a slight angle, then lowered them down through the bolt holes and working the screwdriver back and forth while holding the bolts until the tape broke free. Since the grooves in the tops of the bolts matched the cotter pin holes of the bolts I was able to line up the tops of the bolts with the cross pin and slide the pin straight in. I then oiled the felt and pushed it into position as shown in Tom's photo. The entire process took less than 10 minutes. I also greased the ball and cups with Mystic 6 (red stuff) before tightening. My Bride worked the jack to lift the radius bar into position as I lined everything up.