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Hi, All; Thanks for the good advice & feedback. Sounds like the 10 leaf will fit if I want a stiffer ride and I can reduce leafs to 8 for a softer ride. This I need to decide on before I move forward. I used the proper spring spreader & plenty of caution when removing the shackles & differential...

Thanks all for the responses. Yes, Chuck Sea/Tac, that's exactly what the issue was. There was no way to even remove the spring assy from the vehicle without taking the center bolt nut off. With the spring in the cross member, there was no way to put clamps on all of it. I know this isn't...

Hi,All; Please bear with me while I explain how I got to this point and my concerns. In setting-out to rebuild the rear end (new axle,bearings,seals), I ran into some issues with the leaf spring. Car is a '30 coupe with older resto ('70's) when I acquired it. After safely removing the...

Thanks again all for the feedback. As usual, some differing opinions, but as always, food for thought. Larrys40, this was also my order of priority when seeking out potential replacement axles. Always good to get a second (or third) opinion, though. The wear grooves in question are present...

Glad I asked. Thanks all for the prompt replies. I'll have to search for the Readi-sleeve thread. I assume there's a right & wrong way to install them.

I'm finally replacing a damaged rear axle and could use any advice in evaluating replacement candidate axles. I've aquired six used axles as candidates for this project. Four of the six are better candidates with good end threads & keyways. All, however have some "grooving" where the grease...

That's funny. Good thing the garnish wasn't blue, or you'd have never found it. ;)

Hi, 5 Window; As unattractive as carrying a garnish around with you may sound, that's exactly what I would recommend. A few years back, I too was looking for the same garnishes for my '30 coupe. I found a nice set labled for a '30 coupe at Hershey. Once I got 'em home - not even close :mad:. I...

Hi, All Sometime ago I recall hearing of someone toying with the idea of regrinding or EDM'ing a new keyway on the taper opposite a stressed or damaged RR axle keyway. Is anyone aware if this was tried and if so, was it successful? Who is doing it and how much does it run? I know, don't be so...

I've also been considering a lift for the barn. In my opinion, a four post is the way to go. Wheel removal is a down-side but, can easily be accomodated with a floor jack. Some four posts are movable, so you can roll it out into the driveway for more working space. Also, if you have a...

Thanks, You guys have all the answers. :cool:

Hi All, Does anyone know the Timkin part number for the differential bearings? I can obtain them at a discount provided I can give them a Timkin P/N. Thanks!

I suppose I could look this-up in a reference book, but I happen to be on-line now. What is the correct paint color for the starter motor? Engine green or black? Thanks!

SUCCESS!!!:D A prybar against the flywheel teeth worked like a charm. Very little effort required. Thanks to all for the advice. Now, I can paint the starter while it's off.

I bought some & never mounted them. Where they look better centered to the door, it's not where I naturally place my foot.

After reading Gunmetal Blue's post I thought to myself "Of course I know that, but it will undoubtably run into the cylinders". Then, I realized that most of those valves are sitting open, and most of the MMO is simply running into a manifold. He has a good point. You really need to snake a tube...

And, pour in each cylinder? How long do you let it sit?

Haven't touched the engine. It's up on jack stands while I do some rear end work. I just like to roll it over with the hand crank every few months to keep things loose. This time, no such luck. It was fine 10 months ago, so I don't think it'll be too difficult to break loose. But, it's not...

SWEET TOOL, Tom! I'll be rummaging thru my spares tomorrow. I assume by your post that there is more leverage at the flywheel than at the hand crank? Not comfortable with the hand crank. Pulling up = pulled back muscles. Pushing down = skinned knuckles. Nothing good can come of it. Thanks for...

Looking for some suggestions for getting my '30 coupe engine unstuck. I was last working on the rear end last fall and before winter. I went to roll it over with the hand crank (which I make a habit of doing every so often while it's laid-up).This time it was stuck good. I poured oil (Marvel) in...