Recent content by 1930murray

I am looking for a rear axle spider yoke, the three prong thing that holds the spider gears. I plan on using it per Tom Endy's rear end rebuild process, so it doesn't have to be in the best of shape.

I am looking for 8-10 original rear axle housing bolts. About half of mine are pitted on the heads after cleaning them up. I am looking for some that are nicer looking. Willing to trade my 8-10 and/or pay up if interested.

Heat the shackle in a vice. Once cherry red, twist while pulling on the grease fitting with a pliers or vice grip. I did nine sets this way recently. Careful as you will be burning any grease on the shackles.

Thank you both for your numbers. Werner: the picture that you provided is an aftermarket shackle with modern, threaded grease fittings. the 14.5 to 14.55 mm diameter that you gave equates to .571 to .573, which is awfully close to what Brent provided (probably from the paint?) Brent: I'll...

Does anybody know what the original spring shackle diameter is? The reason I ask is that I have a handful of worn original shackles built up with weld and ready for machining to true. The aftermarket shackles that I have vary in outside diameters, even on the same shaft.

I am looking for an original early 1930 battery tray, possibly with the hold down clips. Let me know what you have!