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Expert: - 7/27/2010


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Dear Jack, Please let me know which direction the two bolts go through the frame to hold the steering box on. I swear I took the old ones off with the nuts on outer frame rail,but the replacements from Bratton's seem to be too long and the Pitman arm is actually touching the cotter pin head on the front mounting bolt nut. Also are there any washers whatsoever that go to this assembly of mounting bolts? Thanks, Pete.

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You are correct.  The nuts go on the outside of the rail.  The bolts don't extend beyond the nut by much.  If just the pin is touching the arm, that won't hurt anything.  I looked at mine, and the pins are very close to the arm.
No washers are used.  The main thing is too not have anything interfere with the movement of the arm.  Make sure the pinch bolt is tight and stays that way.
good luck
jack  

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Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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