joenavy85

On 7/10/2018 at 2:47 PM, John Zellmer said:

Jeff,

 

I purchased the recommended drums and had the flange machined 3/8" as directed.  Everything is great until I tighten the hub nut.  The tighter the nut, the more the drum rubs and with sufficient torque (about 40 ft-lb) the drum locks.  I installed a homemade 1/8" spacer plate between the drum and hub.  This helps, but doesn't solve the rubbing/lock-up problem.  I've tried placing colored chalk on various surfaces to determine what is rubbing against what, but with limited success.

 

I'm considering increasing the space thickness to 1/4" or having the drum flange machined further.  Any suggestions from anyone before I give the machine another $70??

 

Thanks

 

John

Brining the thread back, as I am about to do exactly this. Did you ever get an answer or find a solution to the binding in your drums? I have the recommended drums already, and they will be getting machined later this week. I'm thinking of having a little extra taken off, probably 7/16 instead of 3/8.

8 hours ago, JBNeal said:

additional information - rear brake drum replacement 

Awesome, definitely some good news right there, thanks.

5 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

You won't find a syncro for 2nd gear....there isn't one.

Only 3rd and 4th have syncro rings.

Yeah, I was talking it over with my dad last night, that was his thought since the granny 1st wouldn't be used for everyday driving.

Just picked up a '51 B-Series long bed thats in pretty good shape. The trans needs some work (synchros for 2nd are toast, 3rd are decent, 4th are buttery smooth) and the rear brakes are completely shot. The lines are easy enough, but I'm curious what the best source for replacement drums is. Also looking at potentially putting in a dual carb setup. Any recommendations?