problem to turn with universal carrier

[willy]

hello

thanks a lot for all answers and help
my question was "can you help me to adjust brakes ?" and yes i think now in fact i have to check everything from the beginning
like my big english friend told me last week,to repair a carrier i have to think like english mecanic man !!

i will post pictures of this adventure because i think it will be an interesting job

thanks again for infos

best wishes

willy

[willy]

hello

we are finishing to assembly brakes,just minor things to do.
it look very better than before,many thanks to people who helped us.

i am now lokking for an half shaft for axle

one is original and ok and the second come from an other vehicle and was modificated very badly,the theeth were drilled .

if may be someone have a source .

best wishes
willy

[Jim Burrill]

I had this problem with a fresh carrier rebuild years ago. Turns out I had everythign adjusted to spec, but the new brake pads had high spots so they did not touch the full length of the pads. A truck brake shop took the drum and checked the radius,t hen mounted the shoes and applied a latch to trim the pads to have the arc match the brake drum.

Fixed the problem.

Only needed if new shoes have been put in. "original" brakes may just need cleaning the pads.

Hope this helps.
Jim

[Lynn Eades]

Willy, the axle is common to ford trucks of that era. -same as a truck.
The adjustment has to be carried out, working from the brakes forward.