Anti-Chatter Rods (#49)

[AMC5985]

Trying to identify the year on these anti-chatter rods. Help!

 

[V8COOPMAN]

1932...should be 17-1/2" long. DD

 

[Charlie Stephens]

1932...should be 17-1/2" long. DD

Definitely '32 because of the way they mount to the K member. Could also be 15 1/4 long if they are for a V8 (18-6027) instead of a 4 cylinder. There are also a few other lengths, see "The 1932 Ford Book".

Charlie Stephens

 

[Fortunateson]

I haven't even tried on my '32 which will have a 8BA engine but I have a question relating to these rods. Are they nessesary nod if so can they be made or re they readily available?

 

[Mart]

They look like 32 ford. They might be 4 cyl rods, you can use 4 cyl rods on a V8 by dieing the thread down a bit further and relocating the rod to the V8 location in the K-member.

I don't have access to any at the moment to check the lengths of the two types.

Mart.

 

[JSeery]

The rear axle torque tube assemble is connected fairly rigidly to the engine/transmission assembly. When you accelerate and brake, it tends to push the whole drivetrain forward and aft. The clutch linkage is a mechanical setup so this movement of the drivetrain is separate from the pedal assembly which is fixed to the frame. This can lead to chatter at the clutch plate, so they are often referred to as anti-chatter rods or stay- rods, etc.

 

[AMC5985]

Thank you everyone, this information was extremely helpful. Much appreciated!