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I cranked it up three revolutions from 3 threads showing to 7 like my other pump, which was still safety wired, and it starts like boom after one or two cranks, sounds smoother and healthier at idle, and smokes like it should when I rev it. Didn't have time to drive it yet, but I think we may...

My front axle had one National 450073 and one CR like the original post. The CR looks like a better, orginal seal to me. Anyone know where to get them?

Does this fuel setting look correct or close? Non turbo...thanks

This is getting to be quite a rabbit freeway runaway truck ramp... ;-) I've seen trucks in them before. We have a nasty grade near us from Ocotillo at sea level up to Jacumba at 3,000 feet, 6% grade, very hot weather in summer, and a twisty freeway, with high winds sometimes to boot. Cars and...

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Very interesting, I wonder if there is a felt difference between the rubber and solid ends. Also, if they make a difference in traction hop. I would think the solid ends would hop less.

Did some trading for some 11.00s

Starting is improved with a 30psi electric pump. Still no smoke or power, haha.

I'd get a gauge on it if you don't have one

I posted in my thread, but figured maybe I should show it here too. The jacking bolt (there are two) is the shiny little yellow colored bolt. More work to remove and replace the drum, but much easier on the back, and easier to take the hub on and off the spindle without dragging anything.

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The drum is 14-15/16" Inside Diameter. Max is 15-1/8". Old shoes were done at the top, almost to the rivets, pretty good meat at the bottom. I robbed good used shoes off a donor axle, like 3/8" thick including the backing plate, even from top to bottom. These "new" ones, or at least the rearmost...

I forgot, I have a buddy who's a long time truck driver and takes a lot of long motorcycle trips, I'll ask him for route tips too.

I thought of something this morning...drive at night. That's what we do a lot. Cooler, less traffic, and since we have kiddos, they sleep.

Everything has been taken apart, cleaned, inspected, and lubricated. Drums and shoes are not new, but well within wear limits. The old shoes being worn out on top makes me think something isn't right. Of course I guess they may have not been adjusted properly.

Well, got all the rear hubs and drums on. Bearings adjusted, but hard to get a feel for it with those silly outer seals that I'm afraid are too thick and going to cause heat issues after reading on the forum. Set the bearings just a little loose, but the seal rocks left to right in the keyway...

Up and at 'em early on Saturday, these brakes are getting done today! At least the rears, still got to rebuild the front axle. We will see how good I do, might get that done too.

I am down by the 10 in CA. It's gonna be HOT here soon. It is easy cruising from here to TX, do it a couple times a year. I don't recommend it, but if you get down this way, holler, esp. if you get in trouble.

Looks like fun to me! I should say I don't like repairing brakes...

Time to quit playing around with deuce #2 and get the brakes and wheels back on this one so its mobile and I can get it out of the bay it's hogging in the shop. It's getting embarrassing having it sit here this long. I hate brakes.