[AT] '51 JD A PROGRESS!!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Is there enough 'meat' left on the drum that you could have it turned? 
IIRC JD brake drums aren't all that thick...

Mark J

On 4/16/2020 12:43 PM, STEVE ALLEN wrote:
> SUCCESS, gentlemen!
>
> Tired of trying to get all the ducks in a row in the garage on a make-shift workbench, my son and I cleared off the heavy-duty one in the shop this morning (I took a day off to use the good weather--back to rain tomorrow).  Then, we got the unit mounted in the big vice.  A few hits with Dean's BFH on the end of the gear puller, popped that puppy loose.  Then holding a block of wood over the end of the shaft, a few more hits started the drum moving.  Once past the edge of the casting, a pry bar applied evening pressure while a few more taps got the drum almost completely off the shoes.  Then, a couple more taps with a big drift, and the shaft was loose and the drum off!  Woo-hoo!!
>
> A little judicious prying got the shoes off, and the pedal shaft came right on out.  One of the adjuster pins slid out with fingers; the other with just a little persuasion with a pair of pliers.  Before dragging the torch in, I thought I'd see if a little bit of impact wrench might start the adjuster moving.  Pulled the trigger, and--BUUUZZZZZZ--it spun right out!
>
> As Dean suggested:  I don't understand what the heck the hold-up was.  Everything came out VERY easily.  the linings are cracked, but they aren't even worn down very much.  [Scratches head.]
>
> I have to humbly thank all who have contributed so far.  I did consult the B manual as suggested, and I followed all the good advice given about techniques.
>
> I think I could salvage everything except the shoe linings, but I want this thing in use ASAP, so I ordered a complete hardware and shoe set from Steiner tractor.  A little pricey, but time is money is time.  I will try to clean up the old hardware and save it for spares, and I want to clean up inside all the holes in the casting where the operating parts go, but the whole disassembly (once on the heavy bench took 12 minutes (and two of those were spend in wonderment that it was going so well).
>
> The inside of the drum is ROUGH, so I may try to find a better one somewhere, but I am not exactly going to be taking this guy on the interstate.
>
> Anyway, I feel REAL happy and VERY grateful.
>
> More updates as the electrical and carb parts come in, but I think they'll be more positive.
>
> The "original" Steve Allen
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