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mountinpie · 10-12-2015, 07:33 PM

Hi, I have an early 1930 Tudor and I'm trying to figure out which accelerator bracket to use (see photos). Does it matter which one? Any recommendations on restoration of these? Thanks all!

Bob C · 10-12-2015, 07:49 PM

The one on the right is June 1929 to Sept. 1930.

Bob

Larry Jenkins · 10-12-2015, 08:41 PM

Will either one fit a May, 1930? If so, which one is a better design?

larry

Brentwood Bob · 10-12-2015, 11:32 PM

left one is may 31 to end of production.

jak · 10-13-2015, 08:19 AM

Either one will fit your car, it just depends on how correct you want to be. I would look at the wear on the balls and overall condition and use the best one.

jhowes · 10-13-2015, 08:57 AM

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How do you disassemble the early one for restoration, or for that matter, how did they make it on the day.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-13-2015, 11:12 AM

The one on the right looks like the straight part of the rod between the two supports has a slight bend that needs to be straightened. Also the first few inches under the button should have a slight arc to follow the center of the hole in the wood as the pedal is pushed down. In your picture the arc looks like it's curved the wrong direction, so I'd check it before painting and installing it. I've had to repair bends in several of these linkage parts.

I'd sandblast that assembly as pictured, then blow air into the moving joints as you work the linkage back and forth to get rid of any grit. Paint it and be sure to keep the moving parts well oiled after it's installed.

JtownJoe · 10-13-2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Will either one fit a May, 1930? If so, which one is a better design?

larry

Hi Larry, just curious, I have been told my 30' Tudor is May production #A3314986 how close is yours to that vin#?

Larry Jenkins · 10-13-2015, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JtownJoe

Hi Larry, just curious, I have been told my 30' Tudor is May production #A3314986 how close is yours to that vin#?

The number stamped on my frame is: *A3444674*

Yours is 129,688 older than mine.

Most Model A parts books shows month of manufacture Frame Numbers.

Maybe I'll have a look..

Larry

10-12-2015, 07:49 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Which accelerator bracket? The one on the right is June 1929 to Sept. 1930. Bob

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Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: Which accelerator bracket? left one is may 31 to end of production.

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jak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 279	Re: Which accelerator bracket? Either one will fit your car, it just depends on how correct you want to be. I would look at the wear on the balls and overall condition and use the best one.

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10-13-2015, 11:12 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Which accelerator bracket? The one on the right looks like the straight part of the rod between the two supports has a slight bend that needs to be straightened. Also the first few inches under the button should have a slight arc to follow the center of the hole in the wood as the pedal is pushed down. In your picture the arc looks like it's curved the wrong direction, so I'd check it before painting and installing it. I've had to repair bends in several of these linkage parts. I'd sandblast that assembly as pictured, then blow air into the moving joints as you work the linkage back and forth to get rid of any grit. Paint it and be sure to keep the moving parts well oiled after it's installed.