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I’ve used that stuff with decent results. Similar to your air cleaner, I have a galvanized bird bath that after a lot of years began to leak. Smeared that stuff on the bottom and it’s been fine. Also have used it to make new rear axle bump pads. They aren’t being repop’d, and Chuck says the NOS ones are gone. Took a mold of an old pad then poured that stuff into the mold. Takes a while to dry, and doesn’t release the molds too well, but does a decent job. Stu
I've got a spare one of those air cleaners, but have never turned it over to look at the bottom - figured the oil would spill out. Never thought of water getting inside and the oil floating at the top - must have been what happened to yours? Now, I have to go out and take a look at it! Is there a thread that shows how to convert them to the paper element? - Bob
I've got a spare one of those air cleaners, but have never turned it over to look at the bottom - figured the oil would spill out. Never thought of water getting inside and the oil floating at the top - must have been what happened to yours? Now, I have to go out and take a look at it! Is there a thread that shows how to convert them to the paper element? - Bob
Yes there is, I forget who off the top of my head but do an advanced search for this forum and you''ll find a couple of them.
I’ve used that stuff with decent results. Similar to your air cleaner, I have a galvanized bird bath that after a lot of years began to leak. Smeared that stuff on the bottom and it’s been fine. Also have used it to make new rear axle bump pads. They aren’t being repop’d, and Chuck says the NOS ones are gone. Took a mold of an old pad then poured that stuff into the mold. Takes a while to dry, and doesn’t release the molds too well, but does a decent job. Stu
I'm not sure I would've thought to use this stuff for a rubber bump pad but I'll keep that in mind for sure!
Yes there is, I forget who off the top of my head but do an advanced search for this forum and you''ll find a couple of them.
Thanks, Dave. I'll take a look for those threads, but if I do it, I'll have to use your Flexseal "Trick." I checked on my spare air cleaner, and it's seeping oil out of several rusty spots in the same areas as yours.
Even though I had an F2 parts truck for several years, I never checked on the rear axle "bumpers" - just thought they would be the same as on my F1. I just looked in the Ford Parts Manual, and the F1's used pads with an early 40's car p/n - the larger pickup's p/n ('48'-'52) looks like it was first used on Model BB trucks in 1932. Are the axle bump stops on F2 and F3's mounted on extensions like these for the 1/2 ton's, which I've pictured below? Thanks! - Bob
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The 48-52 F-2/3 M-Hs have wooden extension blocks under the bumpers. I’ll take a close up picture of my Flexseal bumper and a block later and post a picture. The 53 and later M254s have metal extensions similar to your half ton picture. Stu
Edit: I can’t add today the pics of the lift block and my bump pad. I am answering the call of the wheel and tire Gods and won’t be home until the weekend. I will post the pics then. Stu
Actually looks really good, the imperfections give it an aged look so.. spot on! My only concern would be the density of the flex seal compared to an original bumper.
Looks good Stu. Be sure to post pictures of your truck (springs and axle) after you load 1200 lbs of dog food in the bed so we can see how close the axle actually come to the bumper!
Actually looks really good, the imperfections give it an aged look so.. spot on! My only concern would be the density of the flex seal compared to an original bumper.
If you EVER have your truck on the bump stops I’ll be surprised.
Originally Posted by jmadsen
Looks good Stu. Be sure to post pictures of your truck (springs and axle) after you load 1200 lbs of dog food in the bed so we can see how close the axle actually come to the bumper!
Don't give her any ideas, Josh! I got home last night from my Georgia mission, and was up early to unload the wheels/tires out of “old red”. This morning she met the semi and loaded her pallet of dog food into it. Stu
On "old green" (actually what the kids call it) the axle starts to get near the bump stops with a load of about 3,000 lbs. So far haven't broken any spring leaves, but those loads pretty much reverse the arch in them. Do any of you "tire guys" recognize the tread on my spare? I'm pretty sure I remember these from the 50's when they were a popular snow tire choice - later they changed the tread design a bit, but still went by the same name. - Bob
A hint is that it was made by the same company as Dave's new tires. Stu, those "bumpers" turned out nice - do you think "semi gloss" black spray paint would stick, and make them look more original? - Bob
Goodyears, but still no idea. I think the gloss would wear off by rubbing them with something rough, or maybe by using a little thinner. I’ll play with it. Stu
04-17-2018, 01:53 PM
