Question for Bruce (VA)

[Del Huebner]

I am in the process of replacing the brake shoes on my 49 8N Ford. This is all new territory for me so I am struggling a little. I have a copy of Bruce's "50 tips" on my workbench an tip #17 says do not get the cross shaft facing 180 degrees off. My question is what is the cross shaft? Thanks, Del

 

[lha]

I'm not Bruce,but You need to buy anI&T FO-4 manual.If You do have one,look up brakes.---lha

 

[Del Huebner]

I have an I&T FO-4 but could not find the cross shaft. I guess I'll know if I get it in wrong. Thanks, Del

 

[jclus]

Looking at the manual I would say he is referring to the shaft that has the star nut that adjusts the shoes.

 

[Bruce (VA)]

That wasn't worded very well. Just like I have a bad habit of using the terms "pivot pin" and "king pin" interchangeably, I do the same w/ the cross shaft & adjuster.

The adjuster/cross shaft consists of p/n's 2223, 2041 & 2048. In fig. FO126 in the I&T manual, parts 12, 13 & 14.

If you get the adjuster 180* out, you can't adjust the brakes.

See the difference in the pictures? Jack-legs like me use a magic marker to note the difference!

50 Tips

 

[Del Huebner]

Thanks, the "50 tips" and this forum are a huge help, Del

 

[MDFord8N]

I have learned the hard way when doing brakes, and a few other things. Get your digital camera and take pictures from several angles. It will save you time and curse words...