[AT] 2. Re: '51 JD A PROGRESS!!!! (Mark Johnson)

[szabelski at wildblue.net]

Steve,

This could be a long shot, but depending on how bad the surface is, you might be able to “turn” the drum yourself.

What you may want to try is to reassemble the entire unit, only use double sided tape to attach sandpaper to the brake shoes. Adjust the shoes so that they put some pressure on the drum and spin the drum. Start with something like 120 grit and work up to 400 grit or better, depending on how smooth you think the drum surface needs to be. Adjust shoe pressure as you go. You may be surprised at how fast you can get the drum surface smoothed out, especially if you can get the drum spinning fast enough.

Carl
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From: STEVE ALLEN <steveallen855 at centurytel.net>
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That's a good question, Mark.  I don't know how to answer that, but I don't think so just because there isn't much there to begin with (compared to an automotive drum).  Besides:  wouldn't I have to drill out the rivets in the center hole (holding the shaft on) to have it turned?

The "original" Steve Allen

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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
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