Recent content by RBEDGERTON

Denker, Howard 1518 South 143rd St Omaha, NE 68144-1010 402-333-1393

Just bought a complete set from Snyder's no problems.

Amen on the repro king pins being machined wrong. I recently bought a set that had originally come from Macs and not only were the grooves wrong, they were marked wrong as far as left and right were concerned. I ended up throwing them out and putting my old ones back in. Rumor has it that...

I like the idea of looking at griding down the spacer a little. I actually got one link on by leaving out the brass seat that would go against the spacer, and even then it was a very tight fit. This makes me think your statement that the spacer is about 1/8" long may be my problem.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to install tubular shock links? I get the bottom in but everytime I try to push in the top the brass seat pops out and then I get to start all over again. It seems like the center section of; seat, spring, spacer and the lower seat for the upper ball are...

OK, so I am not a millwright, so don't have a dial test indicator, any suggestions on a way to tell without one?

Probably through 25% of the rotation. I can turn the drum by hand, but it takes some effort.

Yup! Basically I used something similar and managed to pull it into postion. Thanks for the idea.

How can I tell if I have a bent rear axle? I am in the process of installing complete new brakes on my 31 Coupe. I have the new hub and drum installed and it turns but rubs at a single point when rotating. Drums and shoes were matched, arched and should turn freely. Now I think I may...

Fred, I have mine in Newberg now at Jay's Fab Shop. They haven't worked on it yet (they took this week vacation), but said they have a 400 Ton press that should push mine out. Rob Edgerton

Any tips on how one gets the rear brake lever spring installed? I need to install them after the backing plates are bolted to the car, since I didn't remove the rear axle or radius. They are a real booger. Tips on how to get them on and set would be appreciated. Thanks,