How do I get ahold of the guy that makes new transmission brake drums? I want to buy one for my speedster project
thx
frontyboy
New model T transmission brake drums??
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Jerry VanOoteghem
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Re: New model T transmission brake drums??
https://www.davesrestorationandmachine.com/
Dave Nolting. Great guy!
Also... https://www.jandm-machine.com/custom_works.html
Great products as well.
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Re: New model T transmission brake drums??
Dave’s restoration and machine advertises regularly in the MTFCA Vintage Ford magazine.
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frontyboy
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Re: New model T transmission brake drums??
Thnx for the quick replay. I will contact both early this week
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Re: New model T transmission brake drums??
Look closely at the other drums. It might be a good time to replace all three.
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Re: New model T transmission brake drums??
A new drum is only part of the story. The outer diameter of the driven plate forms part of the brake drum surface. Is a new driven plate available to match the new drums? If not, a new drum will mean a step down to the worn OD of the driven plate, not an ideal situation for the band lining.
Before new drums were available, I used to have the drum/driven plate assembly ground together to make the full width brake band surface. I compensate for the reduced diameter of the drums by fitting a rolled sheet metal spacer between the band and the lining to maintain the original range of adjustment for the bands.
Allan from down under.
Before new drums were available, I used to have the drum/driven plate assembly ground together to make the full width brake band surface. I compensate for the reduced diameter of the drums by fitting a rolled sheet metal spacer between the band and the lining to maintain the original range of adjustment for the bands.
Allan from down under.