Recent content by Jack Shultz

Ok all, I found my problem. I would blame it on China Shoes and Drums. The shoes were not fitting the drums 100%. But first off, I made sure my axle end play was .008-.018". It was .065 which was allowing the drums to push upward on the shoes. I got it to .011". Once this was corrected, my brake...

Correct, Exactly what I did today. I measured the backlash (.011) removed both carriers from their cases, swapped the ring gears, dropped the 741 carrier into the 489 case and set the backlash to .011. It is ready to install in the housing. A friend is going to make a posi out of the 741 case...

Now, the real answer may have been eluded. I am looking to change the gear case from a 741 to a 489. Not touching the pinion gear, and using the ring gear from the 489. Basically, The part that holds the spider gears is shot. That is the only part I want to transplant. So, is the main bearings...

The cable is real loose, I have to push the pedal all the way before they even thing about grabbing.

I know. The shoes are fitting the drums well since they are half worn now...LOL. I worked on this thing all day today. I believe the passenger side wheel bearing was spinning in the axel housing. I put hi tack copper on the bearing cup and in the axel tube. Adjusted the endplay as the FSM...

Well, here is where I am at with the hot rear brakes. After 10 miles of driving, rear brakes are hot, front are cold. Again, non power brakes, 11x3 front drum, 11x2.5 rear drum. I have changed to the correct master cyl according to all info in the FSM. (Bore size and equal size pots) I have...

According to this article, I do have an incorrect master cylinder on my car. I have the correct one coming. I will post results once it is installed. https://therammaninc.com/files/categories/Moparts_Complete_Guide_to_Mopar_Master_Cylinders_1967-19746.pdf