MTFCA Forum

Hi,

Is anybody knowing how to get the Model T part "Ball Bearing Universal ball cap, no machining to the tail shaft required" ?

Usual Model T parts suppliers, Lang's (Part 3369BBD), Snyder's, Mac's, Texas T .... say that they have been without getting any during the last 12 months

Would somebody have one (or several) available ? Or would know what factory it comes from ? I was told it is manufactured/made in the US

Some of our French mate are looking for this device for a while and we look forward more information on this Part

Thanks for your knowledge and advices on this subject

Regards

Michel

You only need one gasket and it goes on the side facing the engine.

There are some who say you are lucky if you never find one!!!! Bud.

bud delong wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:34 am

There are some who say you are lucky if you never find one!!!! Bud.

I am in that camp.
When you cut the ball (lessening the BALL joint function), Cut the minimum @ the top, Perpendicular to the ground as installed.
Anybody else see one of those brass units take a hard hit & break?

If you wish to break a transmission main shaft, go ahead!

Original Smith wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:33 am

If you wish to break a transmission main shaft, go ahead!

To be fair, you should explain what would cause that. I do see a difference in design of the two ball bearing units. One has a very short collar compared to an original or the other bearing model. That would concern me. In addition, how would one do a "press" fit of the ball cap bearing to the tail/main shaft such that flange of the ball cap would fit properly with just enough room for one gasket towards the engine? For these o work the shaft has to fit tightly on the bearing sleeve.