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Recent content by Easternair

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    Torsion Bar reinstall

    Seems to me like you need to tighten the torsion bar bolts a lot more. Make sure that the weight is off the suspension when tightening the bolts. When done jounce the car, release on the down push and measure height to make sure both sides are at an even height.
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    Help! Brakes get tight and hot

    Same problem I had a while back and finally solved and is posted as a "sticky thread" "Drum Brakes Grabbing - Solved!"
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    Power steering pump

    What's the correct power steering pump for a 67 dodge coronet rt 440ci with a/c? Currently has a TRW Thompson (Federal Style) large shaft with center hex and large notch (2o'clock position) reservoir. This pump has proven to be quite difficult to locate with a month long waiting list and $500...
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    Drum Brakes Grabbing - SOLVED!

    Yes I used the ceramic shoes in the front and the regular less expensive ones in the rear since the majority of the braking falls on the front.
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    Drum Brakes Grabbing - SOLVED!

    I finally went all in and got the Matrix Ceramic brake shoes from Musclecarbrakes.com. They are quieter than semi-metalic...do not prematurely wear the drums out...outlast the regular oem shoes, do not heat up as fast, have way better fade resistance, twice the stopping power and finally they...
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    Drum Brakes Grabbing - SOLVED!

    If you have drum brakes and have serviced the brakes and replaced many parts including the brake shoes and now your drum brakes drag and lock up when turning in forward direction but release when turning in the opposite direction the problem are your brand new brake shoes! The primary shoe has...
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