19Fordy
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If that was the case the little piston would be pushed to far out by the force of the brake fluid and you would have fluid all over your brakes. Plus, your brakes wouldn,t work very well, if at all.
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If that was the case the little piston would be pushed to far out by the force of the brake fluid and you would have fluid all over your brakes. Plus, your brakes wouldn,t work very well, if at all.
19Fordy
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40ford: Here's the answer about hub installation:
https://www.google.com/search?q=how...3i22i29i30.11248j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Be sue to read all of this thread, especially post #32 and #37 that is about key orientation.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220828&showall=1
Also, take a look at the first photo in the thread below and then read the entire thread about axle nut torque which has been discussed at length on Fordbarn. Just do a SEARCH on "Rear Axle Nut Torque".
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101465&showall=1
https://www.google.com/search?q=how...3i22i29i30.11248j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Be sue to read all of this thread, especially post #32 and #37 that is about key orientation.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220828&showall=1
Also, take a look at the first photo in the thread below and then read the entire thread about axle nut torque which has been discussed at length on Fordbarn. Just do a SEARCH on "Rear Axle Nut Torque".
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101465&showall=1
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V8COOPMAN
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Install key properly down into slot. Make sure it is parallel with the taper angle of axle. In other words, make sure the key is NOT installed TOO FAR inboard, which would raise the inboard end of key stock because of taper in key slot. Slide drum/hub onto axle. Coop
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19Fordy
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Folow v8"s advice.
Place key in slot with taper side down and inboard and fitting in the the back of the slot so the key will sit parallel with the keyway in the hub when you slide on the hub. Then slide the hub on. It should slide right on by hand without having to force it to fit the key. In fact, the key may "self adjust" a little in the slot so as to accomodate the hub as it slides on. Make sure there are no burrs on the key.
Go here and scroll down to page 62 for photo of keyway inserted in axle.
https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-con...rential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf
When the drums and wheels are on the car and you are ready to torque the axle nut, tighten it up as much as you can with the car the engine off and the car in gear. Then lower the wheels so they touch the ground and tighten axle nut to recommended torque specs.
There are lots of opinions on this so do a SEARCH on FORDBARN.
Place key in slot with taper side down and inboard and fitting in the the back of the slot so the key will sit parallel with the keyway in the hub when you slide on the hub. Then slide the hub on. It should slide right on by hand without having to force it to fit the key. In fact, the key may "self adjust" a little in the slot so as to accomodate the hub as it slides on. Make sure there are no burrs on the key.
Go here and scroll down to page 62 for photo of keyway inserted in axle.
https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-con...rential-Rear-End-Restoration-Revised-2014.pdf
When the drums and wheels are on the car and you are ready to torque the axle nut, tighten it up as much as you can with the car the engine off and the car in gear. Then lower the wheels so they touch the ground and tighten axle nut to recommended torque specs.
There are lots of opinions on this so do a SEARCH on FORDBARN.
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40ford
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Just wanted to say thanks for all your help 19Fordy.I got the wheel cylinder mounted and drum back on and torqued.I didn't even try to switch shoes around and straightened out this screwed up mess.My drum is worn way beyond limits on that side,Never could get maybe a 1/4 of pedal.So disgusted with this mess.Just waiting on KiWinUS to call me so I can send it to him!
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