Anyone know where I can find one of these anchor bolts and nut setup? These are off a 1947 Lincoln Front Backing plates. It goes in the top square hole...like this
Call Eric (VAPHEAD) up at Vintage Auto Parts 800/426-5911 or www.vapinc.com. He's out of Denver maybe he can help.
urkillinmesmalls, I got one for ya, it'll take me a few days to get it though. PM me your shipping address
You probably already know, but that enters into a "major" brake adjustment in the Ford service procedures. There's a slot for a feeler gauge in the brake drum, and when you install new shoes or otherwise mess with brake geometry you need to loosen that anchor bolt and tap it upward til you have .010 between shoe and drum at the top of the shoe.
Yea, I knew there was some adjusting that had to be done, that's why I left the other 3 the way they were. Is there a place where I can find the procedures about how to get it done? Thanks again Mr. M. Matt
I just happen to keep a set of Ford service bulletins concealed under my desk for library reference questions not involving theology or 19th century literature... "Operation 2000-B, Major Adjustment" May 17, 1947 Bulletin... Lincoln hydraulics: Loosen anchor bolt lock nut one turn...insert .010 feeler through slot in drum (I'd lay a strip of feeler across tops of shoes if slot is unfindable mess under heavy rust), tap bolt upordown as needed with soft hammer so there is .010 clearance between shoes and drum at top. Then do regular adjustment with notched wheel at bottom, rotating drum and checking with feeler until you have 010 all around. Tighten nut with wrench "having a 16" handle." Obviously, this is a perfect world scenario--if your drums and shoes are worn so they aren't on the same arc, you'll have to repeat as things wear in.
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