Rear hub "keepers"

[41LINC]

After redoing my rear axle bearings , I keep hearing about these "keepers"
What are they and where can I find them.
Thanks for any help

 

[flatheadfan]

I think this is what you are seeking. They hold the hub ('39-'48), to the backing plate in case of an axle break. If so, just about any speed shop will have them. Speedway would be a good start.

Tom

 

[41LINC]

Many thanks ; tried Speedway . Is there another name for them ?

 

[40cpe]

Drum or axle retainers

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early-Ford-Banjo-Rear-End-Brake-Drum-Axle-Retainer,1981.html

 

[russcc]

There often called safety hubs, as they were required for racing in the flathead era. If you want quality USA ones I would contact Vern Tardel.

 

[JSeery]

Part # 91031365

 

[41LINC]

GOT IT ! Thanks to all

 

[Ken/Alabama]

This is the one I use.

 

[swanwaco32]

Ken/Alabama. Where can you buy the weld on style? Thanks John

 

[Ken/Alabama]

Ken/Alabama. Where can you buy the weld on style? Thanks John

Don't know, I wish someone would remake those. I've had these for years and using them on my Zephyr. These are some originals probably made in the 50s

 

[41LINC]

NEVER saw that style Ken . Looking for safety on my '41 Continental

 

[19Fordy]

You can buy the old style safety hubs like Ken has here:
http://www.reds-vintage-parts.com/o...randt-safety-hubs-for-1935-1948-new-old-stock
and
http://www.reds-vintage-parts.com/o...-ford-safety-hubs-for-1935-1948-new-old-stock
Or, if you have some 1/8 inch steel, a vise, a saw a drill and a welder you can make your own. If you decide to make your own notice how the top (1/4 in. thick) surface has a curved contour for clearance on a 15 in. rim. 16 in. wouldn't need the contour. Use thin plywood to make your protypes.

 

[Zephyr Q]

Interesting, something else that I didn't know I might need.

 

[Bassman/NZ]

Those retainers only work on car drums. I have pickup brakes and drums on my diff, and the drums don't have the right shape lip.

 

[19Fordy]

Bassman; Just curious to know what your drums look like. Are they like the 1939 Lincoln drums? Can you post a photo of your drum's configuration?

 

[Bassman/NZ]

Bassman; Just curious to know what your drums look like. Are they like the 1939 Lincoln drums? Can you post a photo of your drum's configuration?

They're very similar to the car ones, but the vertical lip that the retainer sits over is not vertical, it's on enough of an angle on the outside edge that the retainer will neither fit nor have any grip if the axle breaks.

 

[19Fordy]

Wonder if you could make a set of retainers that compensated for that non-vertical mounting surface?