Brake drums were not installed due to me currently working on the hubs. (Full floating axle stuffs. Need the hub to mount the drum). Right! Off to work I go on that! 🙃
I started my automotive career with Ford back in the late 80s. They still rebuilt wheel cylinders and brake calipers then. Ford was big on using phenolic caliper pistons from the factory which loved to stick so replacing them with steel pistons was a money maker back then. 👍
Hi Chris! One thing I very much appreciate is the honesty of the presentation. Springs go flying, pieces get put in backwards, and I assume upset words are said. Seeing a seasoned gearhead struggle just a little gives a greenhorn, with aspirations of becoming at least reasonably handy, confidence to open that hood and do the job. By the way, I agree with your assessment of Elderly Iron's talent for explaining things. He always seems to make the explanations clear enough for me, which is no small feat!
Ya ya crack that hood open. You got this. Review what your doing first, understand what the problem is and what the solution is, then send it! Oh yes sometimes the language can get naughty…..hence the jump cuts ba haha! Cheers Terry👍🏼
Thanks for this video. It helped me immensely in getting the damn shoes and springs back on afetr wasting my time following other videos where " a miracle occurs" somewhere between "put the shoe retention springs on" and "there we go. Let's move on."
I hate it when that happens! To be fair sometimes I need to edit video just because it gets so dull and boring or I can’t figure something out and it would be dead air. But I’m going to try on my channel to show everything as best as I can, provided the camera can get in there, and do the best camera angles that I can in order to help people like you out. I’m really glad it did!
Working on brakes.....does that mean it was a "no go"? 🤭🤭 Sorry, just a little humor there. Excellent job getting them finished! Drum brakes always confused me with all the springs and hooks and clips. But now I can see that I need not be intimidated by them. Thanks for sharing! 😎👍
To cure the Ford "better idea" battle that starts at 34:58, in a large flat blade screwdriver (big handle is easier on your hand when pushing on the end of the screwdriver) use a cutting wheel on a small right angle grinder to cut a slot that just fits over that cursed spring that connects to the anchor. Then use a piece of wire to hold the anchor in place as you push the spring hook in using the slotted flat blade screwdriver. Push the spring past the anchor and then hook the anchor as you gradually allow the spring to engage the anchor. Took me one try after I made that tool and found a piece of wire. Of course, I already have a cordless right angle grinder and cutting wheels. A body tool for prying out body clips has too large a slot, it did not work for me.
I’m definitely going to try bending the adjuster plate that adjusts the star wheel, I’m having troubles with that and it’s just not sitting right. I went ahead and ordered new because a couple of the other pieces were deteriorating but it still acts as if it doesn’t want to click to adjust. Also, how your particular side (the right side) didn’t need to be adjusted on the brake adjuster, mine did the same thing and acts perfectly without modification, but that left side is a pain.
Perhaps it was bad stamping when the left side was made? I’m sure they come out of the same hole in the ground. Definitely try tweaking it gently and see if it can get you some better results👍🏼
Now that your brakes and powertrain are spiffy and ready to rock, does the suspension require attention? Are you planning to do much to it before considering the vehicle read for service?
The suspension doesn’t look terrible. Bushings on the front are not completely worn out. There is a bracket that holds up the service box that has shifted off the frame a bit. I can pound that back in. Might do front shocks. There is only coil springs on the rear axle instead to shock absorbers so I’m going to have to think about how I like that. But I don’t think there will be much suspension work to be done fortunately.
Yeah these trucks are kind of money pits, but nothing like the 04 Silverado (NYS car) that I drove till the frame snapped and I threw the towel... After countless thousands of dollars and time in repairs and upgrades. I'll keep the old non-catalyst dentside 350 thanks
@@SwedeMachine Exactly. Just like the other dinosaur rigs I have replaced my modern junk with. Real V8s with carbs and points for the win. That being said, I'd love me a nice 6-inline carb'd sewing machine...
The adjuster actuator arms were put on the wrong sides... the little bulge should be towards the star wheel... am only 3/4 way through video but am hoping you corrected that
You gave me a start for a second lol. But they were installed correctly. Fast way I know? The new arms are marked “L” and “R”. You can see it in the video. The right side more so. As we all know “left and right” orientation is correct when the operator is sitting in the operator seat. The operator’s left and right is now the same as the equipment’s left and right. Thanks for watching👍🏼
@@SwedeMachine Fit form and function on some parts is awful... one job, grab the star wheel... one job. Just thought that rounded protrusion was the way the star wheel was grabbed. Replay says correct... good to go then.
It's always nicer to reassemble parts that are nice and clean and shiny rather than just stuffing the same parts back into service all filthy. Paint is cheap.
Brake drums were not installed due to me currently working on the hubs. (Full floating axle stuffs. Need the hub to mount the drum). Right! Off to work I go on that! 🙃
I started my automotive career with Ford back in the late 80s. They still rebuilt wheel cylinders and brake calipers then. Ford was big on using phenolic caliper pistons from the factory which loved to stick so replacing them with steel pistons was a money maker back then. 👍
The phenolic pistons love to stick eh? I thought steel on cast iron would stick more. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing👍🏼
Hi Chris! One thing I very much appreciate is the honesty of the presentation. Springs go flying, pieces get put in backwards, and I assume upset words are said. Seeing a seasoned gearhead struggle just a little gives a greenhorn, with aspirations of becoming at least reasonably handy, confidence to open that hood and do the job. By the way, I agree with your assessment of Elderly Iron's talent for explaining things. He always seems to make the explanations clear enough for me, which is no small feat!
Ya ya crack that hood open. You got this. Review what your doing first, understand what the problem is and what the solution is, then send it! Oh yes sometimes the language can get naughty…..hence the jump cuts ba haha! Cheers Terry👍🏼
Thanks for this video. It helped me immensely in getting the damn shoes and springs back on afetr wasting my time following other videos where " a miracle occurs" somewhere between "put the shoe retention springs on" and "there we go. Let's move on."
I hate it when that happens! To be fair sometimes I need to edit video just because it gets so dull and boring or I can’t figure something out and it would be dead air. But I’m going to try on my channel to show everything as best as I can, provided the camera can get in there, and do the best camera angles that I can in order to help people like you out. I’m really glad it did!
Great to see another new video! I was just getting to crash out, but who needs that additional 54 minutes of sleep. haha. Keep up the great work.
Watched this 5 times time to go apply _! Thanks
Working on brakes.....does that mean it was a "no go"? 🤭🤭 Sorry, just a little humor there. Excellent job getting them finished! Drum brakes always confused me with all the springs and hooks and clips. But now I can see that I need not be intimidated by them. Thanks for sharing! 😎👍
“No go”…ba ha ha! Love it!!! Don’t apologize. I’m a simple guy, and simple things make me laugh 😆. Most welcome!
Now I remember why I hate drum brakes so much.
Love that blaster 👍
you sweed are sure a colorful bunch,
To cure the Ford "better idea" battle that starts at 34:58, in a large flat blade screwdriver (big handle is easier on your hand when pushing on the end of the screwdriver) use a cutting wheel on a small right angle grinder to cut a slot that just fits over that cursed spring that connects to the anchor. Then use a piece of wire to hold the anchor in place as you push the spring hook in using the slotted flat blade screwdriver. Push the spring past the anchor and then hook the anchor as you gradually allow the spring to engage the anchor. Took me one try after I made that tool and found a piece of wire. Of course, I already have a cordless right angle grinder and cutting wheels. A body tool for prying out body clips has too large a slot, it did not work for me.
Yeah that’s a good call👍🏼
😂 du machst das spitzenmäßig. weiter so👍
I’m definitely going to try bending the adjuster plate that adjusts the star wheel, I’m having troubles with that and it’s just not sitting right. I went ahead and ordered new because a couple of the other pieces were deteriorating but it still acts as if it doesn’t want to click to adjust. Also, how your particular side (the right side) didn’t need to be adjusted on the brake adjuster, mine did the same thing and acts perfectly without modification, but that left side is a pain.
Perhaps it was bad stamping when the left side was made? I’m sure they come out of the same hole in the ground. Definitely try tweaking it gently and see if it can get you some better results👍🏼
Now that your brakes and powertrain are spiffy and ready to rock, does the suspension require attention? Are you planning to do much to it before considering the vehicle read for service?
The suspension doesn’t look terrible. Bushings on the front are not completely worn out. There is a bracket that holds up the service box that has shifted off the frame a bit. I can pound that back in. Might do front shocks. There is only coil springs on the rear axle instead to shock absorbers so I’m going to have to think about how I like that. But I don’t think there will be much suspension work to be done fortunately.
Yeah these trucks are kind of money pits, but nothing like the 04 Silverado (NYS car) that I drove till the frame snapped and I threw the towel... After countless thousands of dollars and time in repairs and upgrades. I'll keep the old non-catalyst dentside 350 thanks
They are money pits but are simple money pits with no computers. Once you rebuild everything and maintain it, it’s going to last 💪🏼🔥
@@SwedeMachine Exactly. Just like the other dinosaur rigs I have replaced my modern junk with. Real V8s with carbs and points for the win. That being said, I'd love me a nice 6-inline carb'd sewing machine...
I cannot for the life of me get the damn torsion springs to stay on the j-hook. It keeps coming undone and it's really pissing a guy off.
Took me a hot minute to get them to behave themselves
The adjuster actuator arms were put on the wrong sides... the little bulge should be towards the star wheel... am only 3/4 way through video but am hoping you corrected that
You gave me a start for a second lol. But they were installed correctly. Fast way I know? The new arms are marked “L” and “R”. You can see it in the video. The right side more so. As we all know “left and right” orientation is correct when the operator is sitting in the operator seat. The operator’s left and right is now the same as the equipment’s left and right. Thanks for watching👍🏼
@@SwedeMachine Fit form and function on some parts is awful... one job, grab the star wheel... one job. Just thought that rounded protrusion was the way the star wheel was grabbed. Replay says correct... good to go then.
We cool boss no worries! 👍🏼🤘🏼
It's always nicer to reassemble parts that are nice and clean and shiny rather than just stuffing the same parts back into service all filthy. Paint is cheap.
E brake shit went on wrong
Which is why I said I had to adjust them here: ruclips.net/video/xoAbO72-918/видео.html. I had one side right lol =-D