Thank you, Mr. Joe! I just read about it and it seems simple to remove and replace the spring. I am thinking of replacing the ratchet and the pawl since they wear out at the same from what I read. And I would hate to order a .60 spring and pay 10 bux for shipping.
Are you able to tell from this picture if the ratchet or the pawl (or both) is worn? I’m thinking I should change them both. Recent issue since installing and adjusting new cast iron brakes.
September UPDATE: She is in good hands with Mr. Randy Gross now. Removed everything on all four wheels and shipped them back West for cast iron drums and refurbishing.
Also found that my youngest son Aaron is showing some interest on learning more about Henry's Lady!
Had a recent experience with brake fade coming down a hill and it is not fun! Now one of the studs on my rear wheel is stripped. I had planned on switching to cast iron drums over the winter.
My options: (1) Go through the trouble of buying the tools to fix the current stud OR (2) buy the...
I did add the Lucas Heavy duty oil and used the stainless-steel pad in the oil fill tube. Went on a two-hour drive over the weekend, she was extra quiet and no evidence of blow by. She ran like a dream there and back!
Unfortunately, I am seeing more symptoms of worn piston rings with the most recent being evidence of blow by. The previous owner did mention that she would need a ring job sooner rather than later.
I plan on adding some Lucas Heavy Duty oil hoping this gets me through the season and working...