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Thanks, Badpuppy for clarification. Much appreciated. More investigation and measuring to be done on my radius ball and caps/plates.

Thanks for information and ideas. If the rubber is sufficiently disintegrated (and the radius ball itself measures true 1.5"), would it be best to replace with another rubber ball? Or to use the ball washer in the bottom cap to take up any slack in ball movement? I'm not clear of what the pros...

Rubber ball cap. Should this be changed to the metal-to-metal cups with the spacers and springs? If so, why is the rubber ball cap not a good one? I noticed it mentioned in many places that the rubber ball cap is not satisfactory.

I have read through lots of wishbone ball threads on FordBarn. Most mention side-to-side movement at the ball. My wishbone ball shows vertical, up/down play that I think is excessive. There is no side-to-side movement. Does this up/down play still mean that I should repair the ball? Or just try...

No reply needed. Got it figured out!

What is purpose of the inner/outer races of wheel hubs/bearings? Stability? If wheel hub fits snugly on inner/outer bearings and there is no play, what is function of races?

Thanks for clear explanation. Apparently, I have LOTS to learn! And Fordbarn.com will supply all the learning!

Am confused about races and wheel bearings for my '28 Roadster. Suppliers sell races for wheels but Les Andrews Volume I does not indicate any races in the drawings on pages 1-361 and 1-362. Clarification and explanation requested/much appreciated.

Thanks to quickchange and Werner for suggestions and photos. All terrific helps. Gotta' now decide which idea to use! Great fun!

Thanks frank55a for the photos and explanation. I do not have wind wings on my 28 Roadster as I have had it for three weeks and getting used to it! Your photos really help and I'll research this terrific solution.

Thanks Mad Mac. Any chance you could post a photo of your mirror set-up? Much appreciated.

Auto:1928 Model A Roadster Engine No. A441356 Body: 40-A Having looked through all parts/suppliers offerings of peep/clamp-on/hinge/post mirrors, it is difficult to know the best mirrors (and best mounting fit) to purchase. Online/catalog images are difficult to see how mirrors would fit on my...

Thanks for photos. Wonderful help.

Or if anybody else who is familiar with the spacer fix solution (that mrbilman suggested on the August 2 post) and can comment on I would appreciate it. My real question is: Why would after-market speedometer cables be "short?" If some are short, is it advisable to keep purchasing an inner wire...

You stated in your August 2 reply to my speedo cable question that I can push the cable...into the drive gear and "measure how much sticks out of the speedometer end." As measured from where on the speedo cable? From the top of the tightening knob? From the bottom? Thanks in advance!

Thanks immensely to 1930artdeco for hint and heads-up about cast vs. steel arm. I will definitely look into this as a replacement.

Thanks to rivcokid for detailed information. Much appreciated. I now understand the "why" and the "how." Certainly is GREAT to have FordBarn Forum for Model A autos!

Thanks! I'll try without a jack. If I need to use one I'll figure out where to position it to relieve the tension.

Am new owner of restored 1928 Model A Roadster. Clutch pedal has no play and I need to adjust to approximately 1-inch free play. Les Andrews Volume I (page 2-8) states placing "...small hydraulic jack under the clutch actuating arm." Does this mean under the "arm" itself as in his accompanying...

Wonderful explanation. Will work on this fix. Am new to Model A ownership - first (and only?) Model A owned. Sure glad I found FordBarn.com Forum.