Apologies if this is a repost, but I saw this for first time via a link posted by THF.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrOikS5B2gs
Model T footage is first but brief. At the 2:00 minute mark blocks are being stamped with engine #, and just after that differential assemblies are being completed by a guy with a big hammer. I'm curious if any of you know what is being hammered in that step? best, jb
Video: Ford and the American Dream
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Re: Video: Ford and the American Dream
As the rear ends are being rolled down the line, with the housings just placed, think that hammer job is to align the two halves.
By whacking the pinion bearing openings, flattens them together, easy to then pass the bolts through their respective holes, all lined up
By whacking the pinion bearing openings, flattens them together, easy to then pass the bolts through their respective holes, all lined up
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Re: Video: Ford and the American Dream
These are always worth seeing again. Some of us can't remember and some have not seen it.
Thanks so much.
Rich
Thanks so much.
Rich
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Re: Video: Ford and the American Dream
I haven't seen that one. Thank you for posting!