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by tiredtruckrestorer
February 11th, 2023, 8:39 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Warford Auxiliary Transmission
Replies: 7
Views: 16578

Re: Warford Auxiliary Transmission

Hello David, I found that there were two different sizes of input splines on the Warford transmissions. One probably for use behind the Model A three-speed transmission and another for the four-speed. Luckily I got the complete setup for the use behind the 4-speed. It came with a special internal sp...
by tiredtruckrestorer
November 9th, 2022, 8:28 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: This is a bit confusing
Replies: 11
Views: 19401

Re: This is a bit confusing

First check if the radiator is 3 or 4 rows deep. Ford introduced a 4 row deep radiator about March 1930 and used it till June 1930. These looked similar in shape as the earlier radiators but they were 4 rows deep instead of 3 and had 35 tubes per row making a total of 140 tubes used with 1 extra dea...
by tiredtruckrestorer
May 26th, 2022, 6:11 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Old rusty wrecker
Replies: 15
Views: 18553

Re: Old rusty wrecker

Sir, do you still have one of those cranks for sale and if you do what would you like for it?

Thank you, Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
May 20th, 2022, 6:44 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Set of 1929 Bud rims with hubcaps
Replies: 17
Views: 81332

Re: Set of 1929 Bud rims with hubcaps

I don't think the Budd Company made any of that style wheel. I have some very nice ones stamped "Cleve Weld" on the inner tube side of wheel which I believe stands for "Cleveland Welding" as the manufacturer.

Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
March 31st, 2022, 7:42 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: drive line removal from rear axle
Replies: 7
Views: 15212

Re: drive line removal from rear axle

On the worm drive rears a splined coupling had two pins, one to fasten it to the worm and another to fasten it to the driveshaft. When the bevel gear rears came out in the beginning of 1930 the driveshaft was riveted to the splined coupling with one rivet and the other end of the splined coupling wa...
by tiredtruckrestorer
February 9th, 2022, 7:53 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1928 and 1929 bevel gear rear axles
Replies: 2
Views: 3045

Re: 1928 and 1929 bevel gear rear axles

The early AA bevel gear is completely different than the later '30-'31 type. No parts will interchange. These rears were made like the smaller "A" rears (only in a larger version) and were available in a low speed (stamped with an "A" for the low speed version or a "B" ...
by tiredtruckrestorer
January 13th, 2022, 5:07 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1930ish with BB cab
Replies: 5
Views: 4287

Re: 1930ish with BB cab

It looks like you have the late '31 Budd built steel top cab (used from September 1931 to end of production). The rear end and rear suspension in your picture is still AA. The BB's rear suspension was completely different than the AA's.

Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
November 27th, 2021, 5:52 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help with tires
Replies: 15
Views: 18215

Re: Help with tires

I actually have some old tires with both sizes marked on the sidewalls. The 30X5 tires are also marked 6.00X20. The 32X6 are also marked 6.50X20.

Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
October 30th, 2021, 4:31 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: worm drive drive shaft
Replies: 8
Views: 17951

Re: worm drive drive shaft

You may want to read the January 1930 Service Bulletin. It talks about the change in not riveting the coupling to the pinion and drive shaft. If the coupling has the one pin removed (the rear one), then a new u-joint has to be used on the front of the drive shaft that has a collar in it to prevent t...
by tiredtruckrestorer
August 2nd, 2021, 8:01 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: tire wear on outside slight one side
Replies: 9
Views: 9681

Re: tire wear on outside slight one side

A worn ball on the rear of the radius rod, incorrect assembly, and/or broken springs on the cap assembly can all change the caster of the front axle. A bent axle, especially the "A" axle used on the earlier trucks, can also cause tire wear problems. Before I do a kingpin job, I usually rem...
by tiredtruckrestorer
June 9th, 2021, 7:54 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: What happens when a flat occurs
Replies: 10
Views: 13027

Re: What happens when a flat occurs

You may find that some truck tire shops will not even touch these older rims because they don't have the OSHA required numbering that matches the rim and lock ring as compatable. We had wall charts that had to be checked before assembly due to insurance reasons. Of course the wheels on our AA's didn...
by tiredtruckrestorer
March 8th, 2021, 5:59 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: looking for a speedometer drive gear Ford-AA
Replies: 5
Views: 6345

Re: looking for a speedometer drive gear Ford-AA

Hello Sir, I should be able to help you with those speedometer gears. Would you rather NOS parts or would good used ones be OK.

Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
October 21st, 2020, 8:14 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: battery disconnect switch
Replies: 7
Views: 6273

Re: battery disconnect switch

I have a truck that the previous owner mounted a heavy duty cut-off switch in the top hole of the left rear motor mount bracket. Only have to open the hood to get at it.

Keith
by tiredtruckrestorer
October 4th, 2020, 6:27 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Oversize Model A looking rear axle
Replies: 5
Views: 8077

Re: Oversize Model A looking rear axle

Thanks Ed for the info on where to find the markings on this rear end assembly. Probably wouldn't have noticed it unless I had an idea where to look. Mine has a "B" stamped on the upper end of the rear torque tube flange and it is the "high speed ratio". You're also quite right o...
by tiredtruckrestorer
September 25th, 2020, 5:54 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Oversize Model A looking rear axle
Replies: 5
Views: 8077

Oversize Model A looking rear axle

Does anybody have a "AA" rear axle that looks like a over-grown Model "A" one in their truck? According to the "Judging Standards" this is known as "Design 3" and was used beginning in early 1929. The "Design 4" low speed bevel gear AA rear was put i...