2009 at the Hammond Barn

[Bob Carriere]

Let me first deal with S. comments and suggestions....

I can remember if the CMP Chev Master Cyl. has a screwed adjustment.... remember doing just that on an old car some yeras back..... so you have given me something to look at..... it might also explain the dragging front axle cyl. that did not seem to release..... might explain quite a bit......

Grant to take note for this rainy Saturday....

Master Cyl cover does have a air hole and was placed on loosely just enough to prevent fluid form being squirted up from the reservoir while pumping.... but will check again with a blow gun to make sure it is vented.....

Walde...... yes we did have the truck on 4 axle stand and readjusted all four wheels to slight dragging.....using the small window slot on the brake drum allows to see the tight fit of both brake shoes.....

We may well do the whole process all over again if the rain is just preventing anyother activity......

We actually started the engine and engaged the gears to see the wheels spin.... and noticed that the differentials were working by spinning the less dragging wheel of each axle........ carefully applying the work boot tot he spinning axle usually caused the far side to start spinning.....

I am gambling on push rod adjustment for the moment.... or the overall linkage system for the brakes with all the clevis and adjustments.

BUt..... I also plan to do a full bleeding cycle on all four wheels again..... thank God Grant is very patient and very exacting in such an exercise. He calls it gaining experience for when we do his cab 13.......

Really appreciate your help...... don't be shy to comment.... like Phil said it may be the most simple thing that we have overlooked and need to be reminded.

We are learning all the way.

Boob