Identification of F15 2WD?

Ganmain Tony · #1 17-09-18, 14:21

Hoping this is of some help.

Bolt head and nut 7/16 (or 11mm spanner/socket)

Third picture shows total length of clamp strap.

I wrapped the tape measure around the strap.

Images arent great but the focus should be on the tape measure.

First image is misleading, due to phone camera lens but the tape measure is positioned tip to tip from one end of the strap to the other.

Thanks Jacques for some incredibly helpful info.

Grant Bowker · #2 17-09-18, 16:06

Thank you to both of you for the dimensions and photos. Based on the photo, it looks as if the distance between the holes (center to center) is about 3-1/2 inches. Is this close?
7/16 across flats usually translates to a 1/4 thread (frequently fine thread on CMP).
The F15A-01 parts list suggests there were 3 versions of the clip: 01-2279 clip emergency brake conduit (an off the shelf part), C01Q-2279A clip rear brake cable (CMP unique) and C01Q-2279B (CMP unique, to be supplied after C01Q-2279A are depleted). I've no idea what the differences between versions may be.

Jacques Reed · #3 18-09-18, 00:14

Hi Tony and Grant,

Thanks Tony for supplying those extra dimensions. Should be an easy fabrication.
I'm betting it is 3-1/2" between centres of the bolt holes knowing how designers like to keep things simple.

Those bolts are very common on CMP's. They are 1/4-20 UNC and used to hold the dash panel, radiator grills, and windscreen hinges to name a few.

As this is a forum to exchange hints and tips here's a good one I have used occasionally which may be of interest:
Measuring things that have curvature or bends is hard to do with a tape measure due to its rigidity. I keep a bit of plastic banding tape used on heavy packages and run that around the object with appropriate tick marks then lay the banding tape out flat and measure that.

In the old days that tape was handy for opening car doors if you locked yourself out but modern designs render it ineffective.

Cheers,

Ganmain Tony · #4 18-09-18, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacques Reed

Hi Tony and Grant,

As this is a forum to exchange hints and tips here's a good one I have used occasionally which may be of interest:
Measuring things that have curvature or bends is hard to do with a tape measure due to its rigidity. I keep a bit of plastic banding tape used on heavy packages and run that around the object with appropriate tick marks then lay the banding tape out flat and measure that.

In the old days that tape was handy for opening car doors if you locked yourself out but modern designs render it ineffective.

Cheers,

Keeping in mind what Jacques has mentioned above... I have continued to do measurements the fool way I have previously posted.

Jacques

me

The holes middle to middle are 3 and 1/4 inch.

Repeat 3 and 1/4 inch.

Jacques Reed · #5 18-09-18, 22:49

Hi Tony,

Thanks for that measurement. Glad I didn't put any money down on 3-1/2" between centres!

Whatever gets the job done is OK by me too. As most restorers know there are a dozen different ways to do the same job. Just look at the posts on CMP tyre removal and installation!

Thanks again.

Cheers

Ganmain Tony · #6 24-09-18, 06:23

Just amazing the condition of the bearings and other diff internals.
Hard to believe this stuff is nearly eighty years old.

Tried to get a shot of the Ford script on the bearing cup. Can sort of make it out.

New seals arrived 2 months after I had ordered them.

Ganmain Tony · #7 25-09-18, 12:25

Appears to be to tight on passenger side. NOS cables may stretch a bit over time but there is a bit more to it.

Can only be the adjusting pin in the emergency brake lever. I thought its current postion had the lever as far back as it goes but the shoes are hard on the drum.

(Sigh) I'll have another go...tomorrow night.