Quote Originally Posted by stotzbotz View Post
... have adjusted all of them to the point where I can barely get the drum back on without forcing it,.... This by the way is the only Ford forum I belong to and I greatly appreciate everyone's help.
From your earlier post, these 2 items jumped out to me.

The shoes get adjusted AFTER you've installed the drums, if you didn't do this prior, this could've been your original problem! See Denny's post for adjusting procedure.

The other item is we aren't a Ford specific forum. While many (like myself) prefer Fords, most all of us are just gearheads and like all the different cars / trucks / boats / planes / what have you?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure you've got your problem solved so I'll wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! Have Fun!!!