ArdWrknTrk Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Do you have a link to those? I find similar styles for HD trucks and busses but not sure if they're the right diameter for the hole in the wheel or not. Just mid '70's Mercedes cars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFETruck Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Just mid '70's Mercedes cars.... Installed my new rear brake drums today. I ordered drums for 9/16 studs, which are on my truck and the drums show up with .550" diameter lug holes. I drilled them out on the drill press and they fit fine after that. Always something, brakes feel much better than before though. A year and a half of driving with the oversized (turned) OEM drums and the shoes were still only contacting in the center. If it's not raining tomorrow, I'll probably install the courtesy lighting package harness. I also rotated the tires and greased the front steering components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Installed my new rear brake drums today. I ordered drums for 9/16 studs, which are on my truck and the drums show up with .550" diameter lug holes. I drilled them out on the drill press and they fit fine after that. Always something, brakes feel much better than before though. A year and a half of driving with the oversized (turned) OEM drums and the shoes were still only contacting in the center. If it's not raining tomorrow, I'll probably install the courtesy lighting package harness. I also rotated the tires and greased the front steering components. Progress is Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Installed my new rear brake drums today. I ordered drums for 9/16 studs, which are on my truck and the drums show up with .550" diameter lug holes. I drilled them out on the drill press and they fit fine after that. Always something, brakes feel much better than before though. A year and a half of driving with the oversized (turned) OEM drums and the shoes were still only contacting in the center. If it's not raining tomorrow, I'll probably install the courtesy lighting package harness. I also rotated the tires and greased the front steering components. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Well done! I was using some citristrip to remove old paint from valve covers. I used to destroy these PCV grommets trying to remove them, but experience has taught me to use a hot air gun to soften it first and get it out in mostly 1 piece. I have looked for these forever never could find them for the 460. Figured I would ask what the part number was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickelplate Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I was using some citristrip to remove old paint from valve covers. I used to destroy these PCV grommets trying to remove them, but experience has taught me to use a hot air gun to soften it first and get it out in mostly 1 piece. I have looked for these forever never could find them for the 460. Figured I would ask what the part number was. The twist-on PCV grommets are sorta rare and a bit expensive. I had to do a lot of searching for one for my 1970 Mustang with a 351 CJ. Should be this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/372663355123 EDIT: Part number C7AZ-6892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I was using some citristrip to remove old paint from valve covers. I used to destroy these PCV grommets trying to remove them, but experience has taught me to use a hot air gun to soften it first and get it out in mostly 1 piece. I have looked for these forever never could find them for the 460. Figured I would ask what the part number was. Oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate) will soften them up. (You can Google it if you like!) It works great on things like motorcycle carburetor boots. 😉 I grew up near the Life Savers factory in Portchester NY. The maintenance guys used it (because it was food safe) to dislodge the crust of sugar that got into the works and gummed up the equipment. Marvel Mystery Oil was started right across the street! 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essmaker Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate) will soften them up. (You can Google it if you like!) It works great on things like motorcycle carburetor boots. 😉 I grew up near the Life Savers factory in Portchester NY. The maintenance guys used it (because it was food safe) to dislodge the crust of sugar that got into the works and gummed up the equipment. Marvel Mystery Oil was started right across the street! 🤔 Where do I start... Installed the new starter Started reconnecting vacuum hoses and wiring. Bolted down headers. Fought the oil dipstick tube (thanks headers) Spark plugs in. Distributor locked down after #1 identified of course Worked on my new radiator support with some helpful info from the following being I am in a similar situation: https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/radiator-support.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Where do I start... Installed the new starter Started reconnecting vacuum hoses and wiring. Bolted down headers. Fought the oil dipstick tube (thanks headers) Spark plugs in. Distributor locked down after #1 identified of course Worked on my new radiator support with some helpful info from the following being I am in a similar situation: https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/radiator-support.html Progress! But the dizzy was locked down after #1 was on the compression stroke? And glad that page helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essmaker Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Progress! But the dizzy was locked down after #1 was on the compression stroke? And glad that page helped. Yep, comp on #1. It's actually a fun thing to do with someone who is new to engines. You get to point at valves opening and closing as you spin the crank, etc. Educational certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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