Recent content by Todojo

I just found out the issue on how to get my hub to fit: I needed to fully seat the tightening brake adjustment wedge! Now it goes on just fine. Phew.

Well, I’ve just finished putting my rear brakes back on and was just getting excited to reattach the rods.... and only see the angle of my actuating arm seems to be much too wide (forward). Is there any way to fix this without taking everything apart again? At least I'm sure learning a lot...

No. Because it is the same, original shoe (just cleaned/painted) I didn’t think that was necessary. Same drums too.

Not sure if this is the best place to post this inquiry, but it relates to rear brake woes. I've had the rear brake shoes refurbished (not replaced) and replaced the prior the bonded lining to now woven brake linings. Does this automatically trigger the need to turn the drums? I have...

I appreciate the added comments and insights. Here's what I've found and done so far: - Checked gap between distributor rotor tip and points: Found it was way over .025. Even bending it I couldn't get it within that range. The points on the inside of the distributor body appeared to be worn...

You all are wonderful; thank you so much! I'll give it all a try and report back.

Hi, this is my first post here, as I wasn't able to find a thread on point. I'm trying to resurrect our 1931 deluxe roadster bequeathed to me by my great grandpa. Recently while doing another test drive around the neighborhood it sputtered and lost power. We finally found that not all of the...