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SwampLedge · 11-08-2019, 09:33 AM

Early 28. I'm going through the car prepping for reassembly and found this. Since the engine and transmission are from a '31, it's reasonable to assume the wires were put there in preparation for when the clamshell was removed. I'm concerned, though, that this was a field fix to keep it from dropping out in operation. (The vehicle was used on a farm for many years before it found its way to me.)

Any thoughts/relevant experience? Thanks.
Jerry

Wagga A'er · 11-10-2019, 05:46 PM

I had a similar situation. The wire on mine was used to hold the dog bone in place while the engine and gearbox were removed. These early "28 cross shafts are a different beast. You can find a lot of good info on here about them.

Roadster62 · 11-10-2019, 07:05 PM

I worked on one years ago, if that dog bone falls out there are NO brakes. it would be interesting to hear from drivers with the early system. Bob

Gary Karr · 11-11-2019, 01:33 PM

I can't see how the "dog bone" could fall out unless there is so much wear in it as well as the brake cross shafts. Mine is tightly in place and works well.

SwampLedge · 11-11-2019, 02:01 PM

I also can’t see how it could fall out, but the knowledge and experience on this forum is wonderful, so I thought it useful to ask. Thank you to all who have responded.

Jerry

Tom Wesenberg · 11-15-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Karr

I can't see how the "dog bone" could fall out unless there is so much wear in it as well as the brake cross shafts. Mine is tightly in place and works well.

I agree. My 28 is also working fine.
Maybe someone was trying to fix a problem that didn't exist. Seems to happen quite often.

Bill G · 11-15-2019, 03:08 PM

I had my first experience looking at a '28 last night. Went to help a newcomer to the hobby with brake adjustment. On my '29 the main cross shaft has bushings at each end where the cross shaft actually crosses each frame rail on each side. I don't know if what I saw was unique to '28's or if his is missing bushings . There are the same straps that cover the ends of the cross shaft, just like mine, but unlike mine, there are no bushings on his.?? I haven't looked in any of the diagrams yet, but thought I would ask.

11-10-2019, 05:46 PM	#2
Wagga A'er Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wagga Wagga - Australia Posts: 78	Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"? I had a similar situation. The wire on mine was used to hold the dog bone in place while the engine and gearbox were removed. These early "28 cross shafts are a different beast. You can find a lot of good info on here about them.

11-10-2019, 07:05 PM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"? I worked on one years ago, if that dog bone falls out there are NO brakes. it would be interesting to hear from drivers with the early system. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

11-11-2019, 01:33 PM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"? I can't see how the "dog bone" could fall out unless there is so much wear in it as well as the brake cross shafts. Mine is tightly in place and works well.

11-11-2019, 02:01 PM	#5
SwampLedge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 40	Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"? I also can’t see how it could fall out, but the knowledge and experience on this forum is wonderful, so I thought it useful to ask. Thank you to all who have responded. Jerry

11-15-2019, 03:08 PM	#7
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"? I had my first experience looking at a '28 last night. Went to help a newcomer to the hobby with brake adjustment. On my '29 the main cross shaft has bushings at each end where the cross shaft actually crosses each frame rail on each side. I don't know if what I saw was unique to '28's or if his is missing bushings . There are the same straps that cover the ends of the cross shaft, just like mine, but unlike mine, there are no bushings on his.?? I haven't looked in any of the diagrams yet, but thought I would ask.