Drum removal tips
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CNM67
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Re: Drum removal tips
Backing off the adjusters was the first thing I did I loosened them off to the point the drum spins freely yet the drum is still stuck
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forrestbump
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Re: Drum removal tips
Hmmm... well as Fordman said, the flat, thin, steel clips that the factory uses to hold the drums on during vehicle assembly could still be on!?!CNM67 wrote:Backing off the adjusters was the first thing I did I loosened them off to the point the drum spins freely yet the drum is still stuck
If that's not it, than soak the axle flange and drum contact area with PB Blaster, let it soak in for a couple of hours then see if you can pry the drums off.
If still no luck, next thing to do is drive the wheel studs out using a brass drift and BFH.
Let us know how you're doing...
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1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
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1970, 2WD, F-250, C/S, A/C, Dual Tanks, 390 FE (again, of course), C6, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Dana 60 3.73, Wimbledon White & Sky View Blue, Ranger (almost twin brothers!)
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" - Henry Ford
Larry