Early 28 Brake conversion

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Brian-NJ

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So I've been unable to find the springs necessary to rebuild my early 28 brake equalizer system, so I found a used service brake shaft on EBAY, and intend on converting to the later style. A couple of questions:
1 What else is necessary?
2 I intend on replacing the bushings, what is recomended (solid vs split)
3 Will the service brake shaft brackets bolt into the existing frame holes?
4 Will this be a direct replacement or will I have to massage some things?

As always, thanks for the input. ps I dont have service bulletins, so if this is covered, could you provide the instructions or a link.
 
Brian-NJ said:
So I've been unable to find the springs necessary to rebuild my early 28 brake equalizer system, so I found a used service brake shaft on EBAY, and intend on converting to the later style. A couple of questions:
1 What else is necessary?
2 I intend on replacing the bushings, what is recomended (solid vs split)
3 Will the service brake shaft brackets bolt into the existing frame holes?
4 Will this be a direct replacement or will I have to massage some things?

As always, thanks for the input. ps I dont have service bulletins, so if this is covered, could you provide the instructions or a link.
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Brian,

It just might be a good idea for you to invest in the Service Bulletin.

I know of no "link" and the "instructions" are just to detalied to type out here.

It is on page 298, November 1928.

I think "Split" bushings are the only one available.

Pluck
 
Thanks Steve, I actually just ordered a cd containing the service bulletins on EBAY, I'll report back if the're any good or not. The vendors sell both type of bushings. Have you or anyone you know completed this swap? I'm looking for some feedback from folks that have done it already. Appreciate your input.
 
The mounting holes in the frame for the brackets are a straight-on match, no need to worry about that. The photo below shows the earlier bracket (top) versus the later bracket (bottom).

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As Pluck had said, this is covered on page 298 of the Service Bulletins, and all the parts needed to make the swap are listed on that page. It is a fairly straight forward change to make. As for changing the bushings, I sent my one-piece cross shaft to Bratton's for them to do, it was just easier for me at the time.
 
I received my cd containing the Ford service bulletins for 1928-1937 ($29.94 on EBAY). I must say that these are definately cool, and something I should have purchased years ago! I printed out pages 298 - 300 and am now ready to take on this project. Thanks again for the advice.
Brian
 
Brian-NJ said:
I received my cd containing the Ford service bulletins for 1928-1937 ($29.94 on EBAY). I must say that these are definately cool, and something I should have purchased years ago! I printed out pages 298 - 300 and am now ready to take on this project. Thanks again for the advice.
Brian
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I guess my choice would have been to buy the full size edition from one of the two national clubs.That way you have it all printed out in a nice binder and don't have to turn on the computor to view it.

BTW, how do you turn on a computor? There must be a joke in there somewhere. LOL:D
 
Brian-NJ said:
I received my cd containing the Ford service bulletins for 1928-1937 ($29.94 on EBAY). I must say that these are definately cool, and something I should have purchased years ago! I printed out pages 298 - 300 and am now ready to take on this project. Thanks again for the advice.
Brian
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Brian,
Looks like you've got what you need to do the job.
It's always nice to have options. Here's one that you may consider that I did: turn down the shaft ends slightly and press on STAINLESS steel sleeves, for the bushings to ride on! Never need to lube and bushing(one piece in my use) will not wear out in lifetime. Shaft works smoothly at all times, in my opinion, increasing efficiency of mechanism:cool:. Good luck.
 
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