I´m looking at an old axle that has the large bolt pattern,wich would indicate 36 to 41,right? and someone said that the 37-something has tube axles originaly?so,does the 36 spindle take juice brakes,and wich exact years used tube axles?
To the best of my knowledge the wide 5 ford pattern was 1936 thru 1939. The Tube axle was used on the 1937 V8-60 cars. As far as Juice brakes fitting the 36 Spindles, Yes if they are 39,40 or 41 backing plates. I'm sure you will get more replys to confirm this info.
[ QUOTE ] The Tube axle was used on the 1937 V8-60 cars. [/ QUOTE ] Tube axles was not used on this side of the pond. A swedish sold V8-60 would've had an I-beam. No idea why.
The 36 spindle is more square that the 38 that is round. I dont know about the 37. I think you can mount juice brakes on the 36 but its not a bolt on you need an adapter of some sort. The easiest is to lay your hands on 38-49 spindles, the will mount on your axle
well it´s usable then,I´ll check the backing plates next time to confirm the type,so it could be 39-up to then,god to know,there was to much snow on it to check for hyd brakes,brrrr! thanks for the quick replys,you guys rock!
Spindles from `37 to `41 are ìdentical ( Nice ) , `42 to`48 have the same dimentions , BUT not so good lookin` ). `35 -`48 spindles are cross steer .`39 to `42 Backing-plates have Dual-adjustment of the brake-shoes , `45-`48 have only the upper adjustment.`32 to `48 spindles will fit any axle within this period ( Ford , that is ), but King-pins differ :`32-`34 , `35-`36 ,`37-`41 and `42-`48. `32-`36 spindles will accept `39-`48 backing-plates , but you will have to buy ( or make ) a pair of adapters, Because the Mech and Hydr.backing-plates have different InnerDia & OuterDia on the spindles ( mounting holes ) & Backing-plates , And ,the `39-`48 Hub needs to be moved out about 10 mm between the spindle & Hub ( Spacer between the inner wheel bearing & Spindle ). ... Pic : `32 Spindle , `40 Bacing plate ...
good info klazurfer,next Q:I have got a nice axle whith spindles from an 28-31 ford model A,(well 3 actually)does that spindle have the same dim.s as the 32? / Vince
[ QUOTE ] I´m looking at an old axle that has the large bolt pattern,wich would indicate 36 to 41,right? and someone said that the 37-something has tube axles originaly?so,does the 36 spindle take juice brakes,and wich exact years used tube axles? [/ QUOTE ] The wide pattern was available from 36-39. Wide five mechanical brakes with a square spindle flange at the backing plate would make it a 36. Mech. brakes with a round spindle flange would make it 37-38. Wide five hydraulic brakes with a round flange would make it a 39. That should help you date the parts. IF NO ONE HAS UPDATED THE BRAKES IN THE PAST. I believe that the 37 V8-60 was the only tube axle making it rare and pricey.
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