Military Vehicles, May 1997,: [MV] Re: drum problem

[MV] Re: drum problem

Stu Ellis (stu@bit-net.com)
Wed, 14 May 1997 22:22:12 -0400

Jeep wrote:
>
> Evening list,
>
> Hopefully someone will have a solution to my problem. I am pulling the brake
> drums off of my M38A1 to relace the axle bearings and rebuild the brakes. The
> bolts that hold the Drum onto the Hub are rusted in. I have tried
> penetrating oil, heat, and inserting a screwdriver and hitting it to break
> the rust. Nothing works.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get these off before I destroy
> something?
>
> The funny thing is the ones in the back came right off. The front are the
> ones that wont budge.
>
> All replies greatly appreciated.
>
> Jeffrey R Granai
> 54 M38A1
> Webster MA
>
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Hi! Drill them out. You don't really need them anyway. You can always
retap and use next screw size up. That's what I did.

-- 
Stu & Meredith  Derry, NH, USA
"Live Free Or Die" 1952 M38A1

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