The early shafts had a built-in spacer. The later had a removeable spacer much like a key ring. The later should be replaced at overhaul as it will be worn flat on the front side. Do not use a later on top of an early'
Tom Endy
This is the safe way to go about it. collapse the spring spreader before attempting to drive the shackle bushings out as you could easily launch the spreader.
http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-rear-spring.pdf
Tom Endy
The download above is what Mitchell sends out with their overdrives. If your overdrive is a few years back, there will not be hex plugs on the two front and rear tubes. The purpose to give access to the two spline couplers grease fitting inside the tubes.
I would not worry about it; a spline...
It controls the amount of fuel going to the cap jet around the comp jet.
Tom Endy
https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Zenith-Passageway-Diagram.pdf
Looks to me to be the nut used on the pinon gear sleave in the differential. There are two used to adjust the bearing pre-load and to lock together.
Tom Endy
Re: Ammeter “Normal” Temperature?
If the two screws that hold the wires to the shunt are loose it will cause a resistance, and the amp will get hot.
Tom Endy
The little plastic gear on the end of the Mitchell speedo extension cable has been known to fail. They are available from a Ford dealer or Mitchell. Loosen the set screw and pull it out, expect a bunch of oil to run out with it. The gear is on the end of the cable with a snap ring. Easy to...
The multiple disk clutch was actually a very good clutch. However, by this time in its history, most are worn out. Especially the clutch housings and flywheels. Unless you are lucky enough to locate a complete assembly somebody took out of a car and stored away, it is best to convert to the...
This is how I engineered the seat belt installation in my grandson's 1930 Tudor.
https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Seat-belts-30-Tudor.pdf
Tom Endy
Attached document is a systematic way of finding the fault that is blowing the fuse on top of the starter. It will isolate it down to one of three areas.
http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2OC-Quick-easy.pdf
Tom Endy