The Ford Barn

dlfrisch · 01-21-2020, 09:34 AM

My new barn fine ‘28 Sport Coupe A toy.
The first time, I have seen “boot wraps” on each side of the front spring. What are their purpose? They look some what original - older and dried out - each about 10 “ in length.
Thanks for your thoughts
Dave

ryanheacox · 01-21-2020, 09:38 AM

Boots keep the grease/oil inside and the dust and road grime outside. Ford did offer them as an original accessory. I think the ones from Ford were leather or pleather. I wish my car had them. I'm going to get a set when I rebuild the front end.

Kurt in NJ · 01-21-2020, 09:42 AM

spring covers can be aftermarket or original ford --on page 316 of the service bulletins there are pictures and installation instructions

dlfrisch · 01-21-2020, 09:43 AM

Thanks - I haven’t noticed them listed at the suppliers.

alexiskai · 01-21-2020, 09:52 AM

These are the covers I got when I cleaned and re-lubed both springs. Worked pretty well, fit was good. I kinda went overboard soaking the felt in oil, so I had oil puddles behind the wheel hubs for a couple of weeks afterward.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...RING-COVER-SET

jwilliams81 · 01-21-2020, 09:56 AM

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I also added them to both the front and rear when I put new springs on my car a couple years ago. I like the idea of keeping dirt and grime out of the springs.

TMarsh · 01-21-2020, 12:04 PM

I just used motor oil on mine, any suggestions on weight of oil when I renew oil. No squeaks and coupe rides great.

Patrick L. · 01-21-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TMarsh

I just used motor oil on mine, any suggestions on weight of oil when I renew oil. No squeaks and coupe rides great.

UH OH, another which oil to use thread !

alexiskai · 01-21-2020, 05:41 PM

I think you could literally use oil straight out of the drain plug if you wanted.

RandyinUtah · 01-23-2020, 01:37 AM

I also have a 1959 Triumph TR3 and the original service manual states use the drain oil after each oil change to paint the leaf springs. I don't think the meant using all five quarts.

Pete · 01-23-2020, 03:09 AM

Using any type of liquid (oil) or paste (grease) type lube on leaf springs is bad practice. Even with spring covers or wrapping with vinyl tape, dirt will get in and create abrasive grit that both increases spring rate and accellerates wear.
Two good methods or lubing springs are Teflon strip between leaves or polishing the leaves and painting them with MOLYKOTE or SLIPLATE.

AdrianLomezzo · 01-23-2020, 03:15 AM

dlfrisch, when I was going to create an advertisement assignment I found out this topic. This one is useful for me .

alexiskai I was in a similar situation but approximately 2-3 weeks

The Master Cylinder · 01-23-2020, 11:08 AM

See pages 268. and 316 in the Ford Service Bulletins.

01-21-2020, 09:34 AM	#1
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Front Main Spring My new barn fine ‘28 Sport Coupe A toy. The first time, I have seen “boot wraps” on each side of the front spring. What are their purpose? They look some what original - older and dried out - each about 10 “ in length. Thanks for your thoughts Dave Last edited by dlfrisch; 01-21-2020 at 09:40 AM. Reason: Grammar - their ...... dried out

01-21-2020, 09:38 AM	#2
ryanheacox Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 1,092	Re: Front Main Spring Boots keep the grease/oil inside and the dust and road grime outside. Ford did offer them as an original accessory. I think the ones from Ford were leather or pleather. I wish my car had them. I'm going to get a set when I rebuild the front end.

01-21-2020, 09:42 AM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Front Main Spring spring covers can be aftermarket or original ford --on page 316 of the service bulletins there are pictures and installation instructions

01-21-2020, 09:43 AM	#4
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Re: Front Main Spring Thanks - I haven’t noticed them listed at the suppliers.

01-21-2020, 09:52 AM	#5
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,350	Re: Front Main Spring These are the covers I got when I cleaned and re-lubed both springs. Worked pretty well, fit was good. I kinda went overboard soaking the felt in oil, so I had oil puddles behind the wheel hubs for a couple of weeks afterward. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...RING-COVER-SET

01-21-2020, 09:56 AM	#6
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Re: Front Main Spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also added them to both the front and rear when I put new springs on my car a couple years ago. I like the idea of keeping dirt and grime out of the springs. __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio

01-21-2020, 12:04 PM	#7
TMarsh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 131	Re: Front Main Spring I just used motor oil on mine, any suggestions on weight of oil when I renew oil. No squeaks and coupe rides great.

01-21-2020, 05:41 PM	#9
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,350	Re: Front Main Spring I think you could literally use oil straight out of the drain plug if you wanted.

01-23-2020, 01:37 AM	#10
RandyinUtah Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 242	Re: Front Main Spring I also have a 1959 Triumph TR3 and the original service manual states use the drain oil after each oil change to paint the leaf springs. I don't think the meant using all five quarts.

01-23-2020, 03:09 AM	#11
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,406	Re: Front Main Spring Using any type of liquid (oil) or paste (grease) type lube on leaf springs is bad practice. Even with spring covers or wrapping with vinyl tape, dirt will get in and create abrasive grit that both increases spring rate and accellerates wear. Two good methods or lubing springs are Teflon strip between leaves or polishing the leaves and painting them with MOLYKOTE or SLIPLATE.

01-23-2020, 03:15 AM	#12
AdrianLomezzo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 1	Re: Front Main Spring dlfrisch, when I was going to create an advertisement assignment I found out this topic. This one is useful for me . alexiskai I was in a similar situation but approximately 2-3 weeks Last edited by AdrianLomezzo; 01-23-2020 at 03:23 AM.

01-23-2020, 11:08 AM	#13
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 879	Re: Front Main Spring See pages 268. and 316 in the Ford Service Bulletins. __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

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