Spindle bolt question
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:43 pm
Do all cars use the same spindle bolt? The only thing different in the kits is the oilers?
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Re: Spindle bolt question
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:32 pm
The 8-5-28 parts book shows the 2710 spindle bolt for 1910 -1927. That suggests to me that the only difference was in the oilers. Of course, when you buy new bolts today they're reproductions, and we know reproductions don't always follow Ford prints. So I expect they may vary in accuracy and/or quality.
Re: Spindle bolt question
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:56 pm
They are in fact different
'09-'14 screw-in oiler spindle bolts are offered by suppliers for '09-'17. Note: early spindle bolts were a couple thousandths larger than later ones and if you purchase one of the repros that is CORRECTLY made, you will need a slightly larger reamer than the line-reamer the suppliers offer. Mine is .504"
'15-17 man-hole oiler spindle bolts are not available
'18-'27 spindle bolts come with flip top oilers
each type of spindle bolt has a unique top, to accept either oilers (1/8" pipe thread), a through-hole for man-hole covers (not available), or smooth hole to press in flip-tops.
You need to order parts to meet your year, or your desire
So you see, they are interchangeable so long as you match the reamed bushings to the spindle-bolt you recieve, but they are all different.
'09-'14 screw-in oiler spindle bolts are offered by suppliers for '09-'17. Note: early spindle bolts were a couple thousandths larger than later ones and if you purchase one of the repros that is CORRECTLY made, you will need a slightly larger reamer than the line-reamer the suppliers offer. Mine is .504"
'15-17 man-hole oiler spindle bolts are not available
'18-'27 spindle bolts come with flip top oilers
each type of spindle bolt has a unique top, to accept either oilers (1/8" pipe thread), a through-hole for man-hole covers (not available), or smooth hole to press in flip-tops.
You need to order parts to meet your year, or your desire
So you see, they are interchangeable so long as you match the reamed bushings to the spindle-bolt you recieve, but they are all different.
Re: Spindle bolt question
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:59 pm
If you have a 1914 or earlier model, I would highly suggest Randall Anderson.
Re: Spindle bolt question
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:53 am
Instead of reaming them, due also to variances in diameters at any given time, I take my spindles with the bushings installed (I press mine in) along with the spindle bolts to my local engine machine shop. I have them hone them in instead. Makes for a much nicer, more precise fit, and "they" claim honing is far better than reaming anyway. Just my two cents!! Spend it where you want! 