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SeaSlugs · 07-28-2015, 07:03 PM

Need to know what the correct length rod that goes between the emergency brake hand lever and the "cross-shaft/intermediate" shaft is.

I have:
March 1929 AA truck standard 131" wheelbase
standard 3 speed car trans with lever in FRONT of shifter
that is coupled to a dual high then to the rearend

What I'm calling an intermediate/cross-shaft is the short foot wide bar where the 2 rods from the rear drums attach to right above the rear U joint. The shaft from the trans lever connects to this foot wide shaft.

What i do know about the rod i seek is it is completely non adjustable, 2 prong on one end and single eye on the other. Mine was brazed back together (badly mind you) about 4 times in different spots and and bent more than a coat hanger. Ended up having to cut it to remove it. Dont even know how that shaft got so much torture but it did.

ModelAKid of the AA truck forum said it needs a 29 11/16" rod, I don't know where he got this information but sounds correct judging from memory and the 'ol eyeball. I'm not criticizing him or doubting him I'm just curious if there is a published list somewhere otherwise I'll go by what he says.

I called Berts and he went and checked, said he had all kinds of the rods and said he grabbed about 8 different kinds and all different lengths...I said i would get back with him with a definate measurement but would like to buy the correct one the first time.

I appreciate it!

Bob C · 07-28-2015, 07:39 PM

The parts book shows two AA-2853-AR 1928-29 29 11/16" and
AA-2853-CR 1929 28".

Bob

SeaSlugs · 07-28-2015, 07:50 PM

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Hmm

I do know Crosscuts 29 AA (identical to mine) is built in January and his emergency lever is on the left side of the cab, mines a March of 29 and is in front of the shifter.

I'm betting the AA-2853-AR rod is for the handle on the left side of the cab since it covers all of 1928 (which all had it left side of cab) VS AA-2853-CR which my guess would be the changeover to the lever in front of the shifter in 1929.

Anyone agree that I would need a 28" rod as per Bob C's book? I gotta get me one of them books...

Also when they say 28" they mean end to end not eye to eye correct?

Thanks a bunch!

07-28-2015, 07:03 PM	#1
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Emergency lever to intermediate shaft rod Need to know what the correct length rod that goes between the emergency brake hand lever and the "cross-shaft/intermediate" shaft is. I have: March 1929 AA truck standard 131" wheelbase standard 3 speed car trans with lever in FRONT of shifter that is coupled to a dual high then to the rearend What I'm calling an intermediate/cross-shaft is the short foot wide bar where the 2 rods from the rear drums attach to right above the rear U joint. The shaft from the trans lever connects to this foot wide shaft. What i do know about the rod i seek is it is completely non adjustable, 2 prong on one end and single eye on the other. Mine was brazed back together (badly mind you) about 4 times in different spots and and bent more than a coat hanger. Ended up having to cut it to remove it. Dont even know how that shaft got so much torture but it did. ModelAKid of the AA truck forum said it needs a 29 11/16" rod, I don't know where he got this information but sounds correct judging from memory and the 'ol eyeball. I'm not criticizing him or doubting him I'm just curious if there is a published list somewhere otherwise I'll go by what he says. I called Berts and he went and checked, said he had all kinds of the rods and said he grabbed about 8 different kinds and all different lengths...I said i would get back with him with a definate measurement but would like to buy the correct one the first time. I appreciate it! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

07-28-2015, 07:39 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,770	Re: Emergency lever to intermediate shaft rod The parts book shows two AA-2853-AR 1928-29 29 11/16" and AA-2853-CR 1929 28". Bob

07-28-2015, 07:50 PM	#3
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Emergency lever to intermediate shaft rod Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hmm I do know Crosscuts 29 AA (identical to mine) is built in January and his emergency lever is on the left side of the cab, mines a March of 29 and is in front of the shifter. I'm betting the AA-2853-AR rod is for the handle on the left side of the cab since it covers all of 1928 (which all had it left side of cab) VS AA-2853-CR which my guess would be the changeover to the lever in front of the shifter in 1929. Anyone agree that I would need a 28" rod as per Bob C's book? I gotta get me one of them books... Also when they say 28" they mean end to end not eye to eye correct? Thanks a bunch! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!