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I wanted to move the old plow truck so I could pull the 350 engine with new parts I put on over the years. The truck would not move, and the 1-ton Ford couldn't make it move. I found out the passenger front wheel was locked up. I worked on it too long, then I remembered seeing a breaker bar at a discount store for $49.99 turned out it was $39.99 I hated to spend that kind of money but it was well worth it. It is a 3/4 drive so I had to buy a 7/8 socket that was made in the USA from an auto store $14 but also worth it. I broke 7 out of 8 studs with little effort. It was a little harder cutting the caliper bolts. I bought three studs so I could move it, with the nuts they were like $16.00.
Every old guy needs one of these in my opinion, at least this old guy needed one.

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Two words "fire saw" lol...Dennis

Originally Posted by blown55

Two words "fire saw" lol...Dennis

I call it the true "Liquid Wrench"....joe

How do these rear drums come off? Both back drums are locked up. If I can get the drums off I'll disconnect the brake shoes. I was able to get the lug nuts off without breaking any on this side, haven't tired the other side yet. I don't want to destroy the hub because I have to move the truck. I didn't spray any penetrating oil on these lugs, and they were just as bad as the front, strange I sprayed the front let them soak, broke all but one. Three out four wheels locked up so far I got one free. I tried to knock the plate with the studs off but I was afraid I might damage something if that's not how they come off.

Thanks for any help.

Richard



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It may take some gentle persuasion but I would take a wooden block and set that against the back side of the drum if u dont want to damage it. then hit the crap outa it. keep moving the block around the drum and hit in diffirent spots otherwise it will bind but it should come off with a little gentle persuasion and a b.f.h.

Thanks, I'll try that, I didn't know if the plate came off or stayed on with the drum.
Richard

you'll need to back off the shoes most likely. heat is your friend with old bolts. once heated they will break loose easy.

shine,

I was thinking I might have to back off the shoes, that is a big drum, after all of this time sitting I'm sure they have rusted pretty good. I have tanks, torches, and a rose bud just hate to drag all that stuff out. I'm from the old School, just beat the daylights out of it until you hit your hand, then go get the right tools!! Your avatar cracks me up with that pose.

Thanks for the help.

Richard

hold on here just a minit remove the 8 bolts in the center. that's the Axel. rap the center sharply with a bfh untill you can slide the axel out it will be about 3 ft. long you will see a large flat nut about 2 1/8 in if you can;t beg borrow rent or buy a sheet metal socket to remove it take a small chisel and a lfh turn that nut counter clockwise and remove it. you will find a lock plate use a small magnet to remove you will find another larger nut the same as the first one remove it then tap around the brake drum to loosen up the rust if it will not slide off then back off the brake adjustment this is a floating axel you will not remove it any other way without destroying it...ted

i work on all my equipment here on the farm. i don't even try a bolt or nut until it's red hot.

Originally Posted by ted dehaan

hold on here just a minit remove the 8 bolts in the center. that's the Axel. rap the center sharply with a bfh untill you can slide the axel out it will be about 3 ft. long you will see a large flat nut about 2 1/8 in if you can;t beg borrow rent or buy a sheet metal socket to remove it take a small chisel and a lfh turn that nut counter clockwise and remove it. you will find a lock plate use a small magnet to remove you will find another larger nut the same as the first one remove it then tap around the brake drum to loosen up the rust if it will not slide off then back off the brake adjustment this is a floating axel you will not remove it any other way without destroying it...ted

Thanks, I did a search and came up with some good information on the rear drums. I replaced a gasket on a new 1979 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and pulled the axle out to put a $1.00 gasket on, the Chevy dealership wanted $100 for labor. That was late 1979 or early 1980. Thanks to all, it's a bit-h when you get old and forget.

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Richard