Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

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Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

Post by lcleeton » Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:20 pm

UPDATE: Yes it is a TT spring clamp. I was able to find an excellent correct spring clamp locally. Thanks to everybody that responded and helped me out!

(I apologize in advance for the lighting in the pictures. However, I think they convey my issue.)

I'm rebuilding a 26 Roadster. The front spring clamp that was on the car when I got it, is an earlier 2 U-bolt style like what is on my 1914 Touring. See picture below with a test fit.

springclamp1.jpg

I found what I thought was the correct spring clamp at a flea market. It even has a threaded hole for the lower rad cover. However, with a test fit, the studs are quite long which makes me think it is for a TT with a thicker spring. In the picture below, when mostly tightened on the spring, the studs at the arrow are a whole nut depth longer and the cotter pin hole is way below the nut (circled). It can't be right.

Is it a TT clamp for a thicker spring?

springclamp2.jpg

I'm not too terribly concerned with correctness, but I'm trying to minimize compromises. I suspect I can just cut the studs shorter and drill new cotter pin holes. I'll also have to make sure the threads go far enough. I'll admit though the earlier clamp looks more "substantial" at clamping the spring.
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Re: Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

Post by George House » Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:34 pm

Yes and NOOO…The bottom picture is definitely for a TT - yes. But noooo, don’t cut it down. They’re not as numerous as the T crossmember/spring clamps. I have a half dozen of the later T clamps I’d trade for yours…
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Re: Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

Post by RVA23T » Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:47 pm

I adjusted the 2nd picture to make easier to see
springclamp2.jpg
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Re: Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

Post by Daisy Mae » Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:23 pm

TT clamp, longer studs for the bigger spring pack
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Re: Is this Spring Clamp I found for a TT?

Post by DanTreace » Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:30 am

Daisy Mae wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2024 6:23 pm
TT clamp, longer studs for the bigger spring pack
That TT C.C. front bearing and spring clip, # TT-1164-B uses larger nuts, as thread is 5/8" x 18, same nut as axle nut. Plus, the clip also longer for the taller TT front crossmember.

The '26-'27 clip, # T-3075-C with apron screw hole, thread is 9/16" x 18, same nut used on rear radius rod bolts.
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