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09-14-2017, 09:45 PM | #1 |
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Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
I have looked all over their web site, but I can't find item part numbers for older cars. Does anyone know the part number(s) for my '48 F-1? These are the new self-energizing brakes as used on trucks from '48 up and cars from '49 up. Any help will be appreciated!
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09-14-2017, 10:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
If you can't find Russell, Dorman also makes them. My local parts store had them. Two to a pack, $13 and change.
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09-14-2017, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
Virtually all Ford Bendix brakes use a 3/8-24 thread bleeder.
Russell PN. 639590
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09-15-2017, 09:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
51 - Thanks!! That's exactly what I wanted to know!!
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09-15-2017, 10:35 AM | #5 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
I put a set on my '51 and they work great. However, they are too long to be installed on the front without loosening the wheel cylinder so you can wiggle them in. Once installed, there is just enough room to use them.
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09-16-2017, 12:45 AM | #6 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
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So will this same speed bleeder also work for the passenger car, i.e. a 1948 Super Deluxe coupe?? Nevermind, the answer is yes, I went ahead and crawled under there and pulled one out. They are 3/8 24.
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11-15-2020, 04:08 PM | #8 |
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Pretty sure the answer is YES. backing plates are almost the same. Read this thread. Thread size is 3/8-24. Length varies. I used them on my 1940. See post #12. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=speed+bleeder Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-15-2020 at 04:18 PM. |
11-15-2020, 04:42 PM | #9 | |
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11-15-2020, 06:39 PM | #10 | |
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Stay away from the Earl's Solo-Bleeds..... they suck. I've had them fail internally, leaving parts inside the caliper. I have a pair on my desk that I want to have a discussion with Holley about, but no SEMA this year to visit their booth. |
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11-16-2020, 09:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: Speed Bleeders size?
Anyone happen to know the size for a 42-48 ford car? my car is a 36 but I was told by Boling bros I have 42-48 drums on the front (pic attached) odd thing IS I just bleed all 4 wheels and the front two both took a 10mm wrench (I checked several times, bleeders were not rounded or anything) to bleed ???
My back were 7/16 see pic, assume those are "Lincoln style" rear drums? (Boling brothers item minus those silly spacers which are long gone!) Thanks!
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11-16-2020, 11:30 PM | #12 | |
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11-17-2020, 06:17 AM | #13 |
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
So I was going to try some Dorman 12701, saw some on ebay for $12 for a pair but noticed Amazon has the Russell equivalent for $15 for a pair shipped, say made in the usa too!
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11-17-2020, 04:33 PM | #14 |
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I bought mine at Advance Auto Parts $13 a pair and don't have to wait on shipping.
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Re: Russell Speed Bleeders Part Numbers
Amazon delivered mine today!
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